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1. 55 KX Ves 5 o KX oe A s 169 ES ee S oe 5 Lx KX V 9 LX 34 4 3 Narrow Source Image Area Native Edge Noise 480p E 7 Screen 16 9 Figure 4 6 Overscan Examples Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 47 Operation Source Select To select a video source press A or Y to highlight Source Select then press ENTER This displays the Source Select sub menu shown in Figure 4 7 The default source selection is HDMI 1 All sources that are not available per the source enable function refer to Source Enable on page 56 are grayed out MAIN ADVANCED SYSTEM CONTROL LANGUAGE Aspect Ratio Memory Brightness Contrast Color Saturation Color Tint Sharpness Noise Reduction Overscan Source Select PIP Select Resync O L O O O L Menu Exit Menu Select Scroll Figure 4 7 Source Select Sub Menu PIP Select To select a PIP secondary video source press A or W to highlight PIP Select then press ENTER The default PIP selection is Off All sources that are not available per the source enable function refer to Source Enable on page 56 are grayed out All sources that cannot be used for PIP due to a shared electronic path with the Active source are grayed out The PIP source is a saved setting for each source like brightness and cont
2. 67 433 67 500 148 350 148 500 y y y NTSC 3 58 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 3 580 y NTSC 4 43 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 4 430 y PAL B G 50 00 15 625 4 430 y PAL M 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 3 580 y PAL N 50 00 15 625 3 580 y PAL 60 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 4 430 y SECAM 50 00 13 500 4 250 4 410 y 84 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Part No 020 0882 01 rev A May 2008 Planar Systems Inc e 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 1992 e 1 503 748 5799 1 866 PLANARI Fax 1 503 682 9441 www planar com
3. Figure 4 1 PD7170 OSD Menu Structure 38 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation The PD7170 Main Menu shown in Figure 4 2 provides access to the most Main commonly used projector functions DynamicBlack to Off before adjusting Brightness Contrast and other image quality settings in this menu refer to DynamicBlack on page 52 After you have completed the initial calibration set DynamicBlack to On if desired j Note 1 For best results Planar recommends that you set 2 Image controls only operate on the active source To adjust the PIP source switch to the PIP source thereby making it the active source adjust the controls and then switch back CONTROL LANGUAGE Menu Exit Menu Select Figure 4 2 PD7170 Main Menu Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 39 Operation Aspect Ratio To change the aspect ratio size and shape of the projected image press A or Y to highlight Aspect Ratio Use the 4 or gt 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 Description Raigor dard s Source With Standard Lens m Setting Signal 1 78 1 Screen With Anamorphic Lens 2 35 1 Screen 7 e ses 16 9 linearly scales the source active image 16 9 horizont
4. If You Have Comments About This Manual Textual and Graphic Conventions Introduction 1 2 Using This Manual Graphic Conventions These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury Note N N DANGER A TIPS highlight time saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance They also provide supplemental information CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action canresult in damage to the equipment or possible non fatal injury to the user DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual If you need Turn to page Information about obtaining service iv General information about the PD7170 Home Theater 3 Projector Installation instructions 13 First time configuration instructions 32 Advanced configuration instructions 49 Troubleshooting tips 66 Specifications for the PD7170 Home Theater Projector 79 2 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Introduction The Planar PD7170 has been engineered for the top quality picture 1 3 performance and installation fl
5. Macintosh RS 232 IR remote on board keypad Connectivity HDTV RGB and Component EDTV SDTV HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection DVI via adapter not included HDTV EDTV SDTV SCART RGBS via component and composite inputs adapter not included HDTV EDTV SDTV HDTV RGBHV YUV EDTV SDTV SDTV 12V 1 5V screen trigger 250mA RS 232 for discrete commands and software upgrades Communication Parameters 38400 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control IR input for Niles Xantech compatible IR repeater systems Communication Protocol Conforms to NEC standard IR protocol 38 kHz carrier frequency custom code Ox06F9 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 79 Specifications Table 7 1 PD7170 Specifications continued Microdisplay Native Resolution Aspect Ratios Projection Lens Standard Throw Ratios Vertical Lens Shift Range Horizontal Lens Shift Range Video Lumens Sequential Contrast DynamicBlack On Cooling Performance Projection Modes Lamp Video Processing Calibration Performance Texas Instruments DLP 1280x720 DMD x 3 1280 x 720 921 600 pixels Native Pixel to Pixel 16 9 Letterbox 4 3 4 3 Narrow Letterbox Anamorphic lens compatible F 3 5 25 5 32 0mm focal length Refer to Table 3 3 Up to 65 of screen height above or below lens center 130
6. lock the wheels when it s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation For fixed installations and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience you can invert the PD7170 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture Note 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 Use only the Planar approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector Install the mount kit according to the instructions provided with it 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 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 23 Installation 3 5 Mounting the PD7170 Floor Mounting Upright lt Ceiling Mounting Inverted Adjusting the Projection Angle 3 6 Connections to the PD
7. of one half of the screen height Up to 3076 of screen width left or right of lens center 60 of one half of the screen width 2 000 ANSI lumens average calibrated at D65 20 000 1 typical High efficiency adaptive voltage side to side cooling with low system acoustic noise level and low light pollution cabinet Front Rear Ceiling front rear User replaceable 230 260W HPM selectable 2500 hour lifetime at 230 setting Planar customized Gennum GF9450 with 10 bit independent dual channel image processing true 1080i deinterlacing MPEG artifact reduction block and mosquito noise latest motion adaptive processing 3D noise reduction detail enhancement rich color processing and noise reduction less than one frame latency Full RGB gain offset control White Balance Gamma Contrast Color Temperature Brightness 80 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 7 1 PD7170 Specifications continued Dimensions Weight without lens Operating Altitude Operating Humidity Universal Power Supply Power Consumption Regulatory Menu Languages Limited Warranty Operating Temperature General 25 3 643mm L x 20 4 519mm W x 8 9 225mm H see Figure 7 1 40 8 lbs 18 50 kg 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Sea Level 10 000 feet 3 048m 0 to 85 non condensing 100V 240V at 50 60Hz auto ranging true soft power 400 Watts 1365 2 BTUs hour FCC Part 1
8. pattern If the gray areas contain traces of red green or blue decrease the Offset for that color The Gain controls increase or decreose the full scale input range the Offset controls shift the entire range resulting in a change in brightness Note Generally higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast SS higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness Fine Sync To fine tune the position and other image attributes choose Fine Sync from the Advanced menu and press ENTER This displays the Fine Sync sub menu shown in Figure 4 10 MAIN CONTROL LANGUAGE Menu Exit Scroll Figure 4 10 Fine Sync Sub Menu V Position This control adjusts the vertical position of the image within the designated image area up to 25 per cent of the image height up or down H Position This control adjusts the horizontal position of the image within the designated image area up to 25 per cent of the image width left or right Phase RGB or Component sources This control adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal Adjust the phase when an RGB or Component image still shows shimmer or noise after Tracking has been optimized Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 53 Operation Operation some shimmer from a video or HDTV source persists use the Noise Reduction controls described on page 46 to remove high frequency noise from the signal Tip Adjust the Phase after adjusting T
9. 04 1 throw ratio part number 997 5489 00 7400 3 04 1 4 56 1 throw ratio part number 997 5490 00 7500 4 56 1 7 09 1 throw ratio part number 997 5491 00 4 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Controls and Functions Controls and Functions Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 show the key PD7170 components 2 1 PD7170 at a Glance Top IR Sensor EN Power Button Status LED v System Keypad Exhaust j EN y Vent Intake L Vent ET ZA E C Projection Lens Front IR Sensor N Figure 2 1 PD7170 Front Side View TOP IR SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit SYSTEM KEYPAD Provides an alternative to using the remote control unit to select a source or navigate the on screen display OSD controls SOURCE Use this button to select a video source Cursor Buttons A 4 V gt Use these buttons to select items or settings adjust settings or switch display patterns iet Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 5 Controls and Functions ENTER lt Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting When no menu is present on screen press ENTER to access the motorized lens focus control Press ENTER again to access the motorized lens zoom control Press ENTER yet again to access the motorized lens shift control Use the A and W buttons to ad
10. 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Component YPrPb input for connecting a DVD HD DVD BD player HD set top box or other SD HD source Also provides RGB input for RGBS sources 6 VIDEO Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR laser disc player or other composite video source Also provides composite sync input for RGBS sources 8 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Controls and Functions S VIDEO A standard S Video input for connecting a DVD player satellite receiver or Super VHS S VHS VCR IR INPUT Wired input from a Niles or Xantech compatible infrared IR repeater system TRIGGER 2 3 5 mm mini phono jack Provides 12 1 5 volt switched output for screen relays with 250mA curent capacity and short protection TRIGGER 1 Provides 12 1 5 volt switched output for screen relays with 250mA curent capacity and short protection RS 232 A female 9 pin D sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation control system Figure 2 4 shows the PD7170 remote control and the paragraphs that follow 2 3 describe its functionality PD7170 Remote Control PLANAR Figure 2 4 PD7170 Remote Control Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 9 Controls and Functions ON Use this button to turn the projector on OFF Use this button to turn the projector off Source Selection Buttons 1 5 Press to select a video source By default these buttons are ass
11. COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED PLANAR DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR PLANAR PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY PLANAR AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual iii RIGHTS LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS Planar limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period There are no express warranties Planar also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages So the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user For your convenience keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date IMPORTANT WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card It is imperative that Planar knows how to reach you promplly if we should discover a safety problem or product update f
12. Connection and Port Configuration 666 69 Serial COMMENGSYNIOX 3 3 3133 13 3 1 11111 111 tea 69 3 33 3 31 l n 69 Operations COMIMUNAS 7 3 0 1 0 72 76 9255661 6 79 1 1 16 rta 2 kk d tg Ls 79 PDZIZO DIMENSIONS ml l ahs tess 3 82 8 3 3 3 333 1 1 83 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual xi Notes xii Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual List Of Figures 2 PDZ17O Frent Side MiS Westin ee edes 5 2 2 PD7170 Rear Bottom Top VIewW asnisnx xassa naaaanannnnnsnnnaaaaanannnnnnnnnaaaaannnnnnaiaadaaaaaaaaaa 7 2 9 PD71Z0 Rear Panel ss a n S ktl Ga 3 3 3 3 33 1 6 5 8 REMOTE Control ius dene 3 3 3 313 1 0 9 331 IR Recepltiori 3 33 3 111 14 3 2 Estimating Throw Distance kal 7110 17 3 3 ProjecTor Placetrnen yak 21 2 3 3 31313 111 1 11 18 3
13. IR Codes continued 85232 Remote Button Fe Description Keyname Set1 Set2 gam brig none 0x89 OxC9 Switch to Bright Room gamma gam pc none Ox8A OxCA Switch to PC gamma src 1 E Ox8B OxCB Switch the active source to source 1 src 2 2 Ox8C OxCC Switch the active source to source 2 src 3 D Ox8D OxCD Switch the active source to source 3 src 4 En Ox8E OxCE Switch the active source to source 4 src 5 E Ox8F OxCF Switch the active source to source 5 bla tog none 0x90 OxDO Toggles between blank screen and regular display bla on none 0x91 OxD1 Turn blank screen on bla off none Ox92 OxD2 Turn blank screen off OSC SW 0x93 OxD3 Switch to the next Overscan mode osc zoom none 0x94 OxD4 Switch to Overscan Zoom osc crop none 0x95 OxD5 Switch to Overscan Crop osc off none 0x96 OxD6 Switch to Overscan Off mem sw none 0x97 OxD7 Switch to the next user memory mem 1 m 0x98 OxD8 Recall user memory associated with the M1 key mem 2 mz 0x99 OxD9 Recall user memory associated with the M2 key mem 3 Ox9A OxDA Recall user memory associated with the M3 key isf day none Ox9B OxDB Recall ISF Day user memory isf nigh none Ox9C OxDC Recall ISF Night user memory asp sw Ox9D OxDD Switch to the next aspect ratio asp 16 9 no
14. Lamp Power setting or Lamp Replacement sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs Contact your Planar dealer to obtain a replacement lamp 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 60 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 2 Using a flat blade screwdriver loosen the four screws holding the rear compartment cover in place 3 Remove the rear compartment cover by tilting it upward 4 Loosen the screw on the lamp cover and pull the lamp cover out 5 Loosen the two screws on the lamp module 6 Pull the lamp module handle firmly to remove the lamp module 7 Perform Steps 6 through 2 in reverse order to install the new lamp module 8 Turn on the power and reset the lamp timer Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 65 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5 1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the PD7170 If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here please contact Planar Technical Support Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom The projector does not turn on The projector does not turn back on after it was powered off The remote control does not work correctly The projector is on and OSD menus appear but there is no video im
15. PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 6 2 Serial Commands continued Operation source sel Commands era Values 0 7 HDMI 1 1 HDMI 2 2 RGB 3 YPrPb 1 4 YPrPb 2 5 S Video 6 Video 7 SCART Notes pip select O Off 1 HDMI 1 2 HDMI 2 3 RGB 4 YPrPb 1 5 YPrPb 2 6 S Video 7 Video 8 SCART resync execute color space 0 Auto 1 REC709 2 REC601 3 RGB PC 4 RGP Video video stand 0 Auto 1 NTSC 2 PAL 3 SECAM gamma 0 CRT Film 2 Video 3 Bright 4 Graphics color temp O 5500K 1 6500K 2 7500K 3 9300K dlp frame 0 Auto 2 48 Hz 3 50 Hz 4 60 Hz color gamut 0 Auto 1 REC709 2 SMPTE C 3 EBU 4 Native Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 75 Serial Communications Serial Communications Table 6 2 Serial Commands continued Operation Commands Values Notes dblack 0 Off 1 On focus 253 zoom vert offset pS horiz offset red off 0 200 green off 0 200 blue off 0 200 red gain Ee ee 0 200 green gain 0 200 blue gain 0 200 vert pos Si ub 0 200 horiz pos 0 0 200 phase E ES 0 200 tracking 0 200 sync level 0 200 pip pos 7 O Top left 1 Top right 2 Bottom left 3 Bottom
16. focus with the remote control Lower the contrast setting Lower the brightness setting Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart continued Symptom Colors in the image are swapped for example reds appear blue or vice versa LED is flashing alternating green and red LED is flashing red LED lights solid red Possible Cause s The Red Pr Green Y or Blue Pb outputs from The source are connected to the wrong inputs on the PD7170 Thelamp cover is open The lamp has failed or exceeded its usage life PD7170 internal temperature is too high Fans are not working properly or power on self test has failed Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Solution Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct PD7170 input Close the lamp cover Replace the lamp with a new one Power off the PD7170 and allow it to cool down Ensure that the intake and exhaust vents are not blocked Turn the projector back on If the problem persists please contact Planar Technical Support for assistance Please contact Planar Technical Support for assistance 67 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes 68 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Serial Communications Serial Communications To interface the PD7170 with a home theater automation control system or a 6 1 PC running
17. information from the image and is useful for color calibrating the projector or other video components Test Patterns The PD7170 has numerous internal test patterns that are useful to technicians for advanced calibration measurement and fault isolation purposes To access them select Test Patterns from the Service menu and set it to On The available test patterns are White Black Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow ANSI Checkerboard Horizontal Gray Ramp Focus Grid Press lt or on the remote control unit or built in keypad to cycle through the test patterns Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 63 Operation 2 Not The OSD menus are not available when in test pattern ole mode To turn test patterns off press any key other than lt or gt on the remote control unit or built in keypad Altitude Select Altitude from the Service Menu to control the operation of the projector s cooling fan In most cases the default setting Auto will maintain the correct operating temperature If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating or in certain high altitude operating environments you may need to change this setting to High 64 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance and Troubleshooting The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life typically 5 1 between 2000 and 2500 hours depending on the
18. larger screen sizes DynamicBlack provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path through the optics enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for any type of video source material Picture in Picture function allows you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time Two 2 HDMI 1 3 Inputs with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDTV Compatible Power lens shift horizontal and vertical Power zoom and focus Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 3 Introduction Parts List Your PD7170 is shipped with the following items If any items are missing or damaged please contact your Planar dealer or Planar Customer Service at 866 PLANAR1 752 6271 PD7170 Home Theater Projector with standard Z100 Lens 1 82 1 2 28 1 throw ratio part number 997 5488 00 Remote Control Unit and two 2 AA size batteries AC Power Cords North America Europe United Kingdom Source Connection Cables Component Video 1 8 meters 5 9 feet HDMI to HDMI 2 0 meters 6 6 feet Warranty information and registration card Cleaning Cloth Clip on Light Shield Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual this document Optional Accessories Ceiling mount kit part number 997 421 4 00 Replacement Lamp part number 997 5353 00 Replacement Lenses refer to page 18 for more information e 780 1 52 1 1 82 1 throw ratio part number 997 5487 00 7200 2 28 1 3
19. needed to minimize distortion within horizontal and vertical block boundaries Mosquito Noise Reduction Use this control to reduce or eliminate so called mosquito noise in MPEG compressed video signals Set it as needed to minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects moving artifacts around edges and or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects 46 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation Overscan Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area Overscan effectively hides these inactive outer edges of the image Choose one of the following Off This setting leaves the image as is Crop This setting adds a mask at the left and right edges of the source active image equal to 3 of the displayed horizontal resolution and at the top and bottom edges equal to 3 of the displayed vertical resolution Loom This setting adds a factor to the scaling of the source active image so that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 10676 of the size determined by the aspect ratio function Anything outside of the original image area is removed N When the Aspect Ratio is set to Native set Overscan to Off or ote Crop Figure 4 6 illustrates the effect of each overscan setting for each aspect ratio Off Crop Zoom V
20. of the date it was printed However because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback it may require updating from time to time You can always find the latest version of this and other Planar product manuals on line at www Planar com Planar welcomes your comments about this manual Send them to info Planar com Text Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual in order to clarify the information and instructions provided Remote and built in keypad button identifiers are set in upper case bold type for example Press EXIT to return to the previous menu Computer input commands you type and output responses that appear on screen is shown in monospace fixed width type for example To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox type op aspect 1 lt Enter gt All keys with functional names are initial capped set in bold type and enclosed in angle brackets These keys are the following lt Enter gt lt Spacebar gt lt Control gt lt Esc gt and lt Tab gt Enter indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard if it has both keys In addition to these conventions underlining boldface and or italics are occasionally used to highlight important information as in this example Note A carriage return must be used after each command or string Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 1 1 About This Manual Target Audience
21. terminal emulation software RS 232 Connection and 1 Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3 11 Port Configuration 2 Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal 3 Configure the RS 232 controller or PC serial port as follows 38400 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no flow control 4 Type ky orop followed by a command from among those listed in Table 6 1 or Table 6 2 and press Enter For example to change the aspect ratio to Letterbox type op aspect 1 lt Enter gt Serial commands to the PD7170 take the following form 6 2 Commands are in ASCII format Serial Command Syntax Spaces and tabs can be used to improve readability and are ignored by the projector All commands must end with a carriage return ASCII hex OD to signify that the projector can now read and execute the command Commands are not case sensitive The PD7170 supports two types of commands key commands and operation commands Key commands mimic pressing a button on the remote control Operation commands tell the projector exactly what to do All commands start with 2 letters ky for key commands op for operations commands The syntax for key commands is simple Key Commands ky keyname CR Some key command examples ky menu CR Bring up or cancel menu display ky mem sw CR Switch to next user memory ky asp 16 9 CR Apply 16 9 aspect ratio Th
22. test pattern source select a stepped gray bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Main menu Use the lt or buttons to adjust the contrast up until the top two bars become almost the same brightness then down just until the brightness change between these bars is consistent with the other bars 44 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to gt Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive A change Note achieve the optimum setting Color Saturation To adjust the overall color intensity select Color Saturation from the Main menu Decrease this setting if colors are overly saturated increase it if colors appear muted or washed out Color Tint Tint or hue is the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image To adjust the tint select Color Tint from the Main menu Decrease this setting to shift the hue toward red increase it to shift the hue toward green controls are interactive A change to one may require a subtle Like the Brightness and Contrast controls the color and tint Note change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image To adjust this select Sharpness from the Main menu and press ENTER On your external test pattern source select a patter
23. turn on the PD7170 for the first time the OSD Language Menu appears The PD7170 can display the menus in English French German Italian Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Portuguese or Russian MAIN A CED CONTROL Menu Exit Menu Select Scroll Press A or V to select a language Then press ENTER to confirm your selection 32 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual If the PD7170 is installed behind the screen you must change the picture orientation to match the installation method To do this press MENU on the remote control Then select System from the Main Menu If the projector is used in a rear projection application see Figure 3 6 press W repeatedly to select Rear Projection from the System Menu Press lt or to set it to On If the projector is ceiling mounted the PD7170 automatically inverts the image If this automatic inversion is not desired select Ceiling Mode from the System Menu and set it to Off Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 33 Installation 3 10 Adjusting the Picture Orientation lt Rear Projection lt Ceiling Mode Installation Notes 34 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation Operation Press M1 M2 or M3 to recall settings from a memory preset Then press ENTER to 4 1 confirm your selection Or to cancel the operation press to select Cancel Selecting Video Memory and press EN
24. which the Sharpness controls have an effect Frequencies above the threshold are considered noise Generally the higher the setting the more noticeable the effect of any adjustments will be Noise Reduction To apply noise reduction to the source signal select Noise Reduction from the Main menu and press ENTER Noise Reduction is useful for clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources Noise Reduction Simple Mode Use the 4 or gt button to adjust as desired keeping in mind that reducing noise which reduces high frequencies may also soften the image Noise Reduction Mode Noise Reduction Mode allows or prevents access to the detailed noise reduction controls in this menu In most cases Simple mode provides a sufficient level of control to produce the best picture from the most popular sources In Simple mode only the Noise Reduction top most slider is adjustable the others are grayed out Choose Advanced mode if you need more precise control over noise reduction In Advanced mode only the top slider is grayed out General Noise Reduction General Noise Reduction is temporal and spatial noise reduction for all types of inputs The scene is analyzed for differences from frame to frame and reduces those differences that are not determined to be motion Block Artifact Reduction Use this control to reduce or eliminate so called block artifacts in MPEG compressed video signals digital broadcasts or DVDs Set it as
25. window or floodlight falls on the image Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the lt Throw Distance screen This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio see Figure 3 2 The result of this calculation tells you roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance TD Screen Width w x Lens Throw Ratio Sors Figure 3 2 Estimating Throw Distance Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 17 Installation Table 3 3 lists the available lens options for the PD7170 and their associated throw ratios Table 3 3 PD7170 Lens Options and Throw Ratios Vertical and Horizontal Position Throw Range in inches with a 96x54 inch Lens Option Throw Ratio 1 78 1 Screen Minimum Maximum Z80 1 52 1 82 145 92 174 72 Z100 standard 1 82 2 28 174 72 218 88 Z200 2 28 3 04 218 88 291 84 Z400 3 04 4 56 291 84 437 76 Z500 4 56 7 09 437 76 680 64 Proper place
26. y y 832x624 832x624 74 54 52 849 60 036 y y 848x480 848x480 48 00 25 270 27 089 y y 60 00 31 020 33 750 y y 60 00 48 363 65 000 y y 1024x768 1024x768 75 00 60 023 78 750 y y 85 00 68 677 94 500 y y 1280x720 1280x720 47 95 37 833 64 769 y y 60 00 63 981 108 000 y y 1280x1024 1280x1024 75 00 79 976 135 000 y y 85 00 91 146 157 500 y y 1600x1200 1600x1200 0 00 75 000 162 000 y y 1680x1050 1680x1050 59 94 69 830 164 240 y y 1920x1080 1920x1080 47 95 56 821 150 007 y y 480 60i 720x487 59 94 15 734 13 500 y y y 480 60p 720x483 59 94 31 469 27 000 y y y 576 50i 720x576 50 00 15 625 14 750 y y y 576 50p 720x576 50 00 31 250 29 000 y y y 720 50p 1280x720 50 00 37 500 75 250 y y y 720 60p 1280x720 60 00 45 000 74 250 y y y 1080 50i 1920x1080 50 00 28 125 31 250 74 250 72 000 y y y 1080 60 1920x1080 59 94 60 00 33 716 33 750 74 175 74 250 y Y y 1080 24p 1920x1080 23 98 24 00 26 978 27 000 74 175 74 250 y y y Planar PD7 170 Installation Operation Manual 83 Specifications Table 7 2 Supported Signal Timings by Input continued Format Resolution Refresh E FIRST queney SS Ea i Rate Hz kHz MHz RGB Component 1 HDMI 1 composts Component 2 HDMI 2 S Video 1080 50p 1920x1080 50 00 56 250 148 500 y y y 1080 60p 1920x1080 59 94 60 00
27. 0i SDTV Image horizontally to achieve a 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 800x600 PC Image 800x600 PC Image 42 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation Memory Select Memory from the Main menu then press ENTER to recall image quality settings previously saved or to save changed settings in any of four memory locations Recall Memory Select Recall Memory from the Memory menu to recall saved image quality settings Unless you select Default see below this control affects all sources not just the active source User Memory 1 and User Memory 2 contain the factory default settings when the projector is initially turned on When you recall the ISF Day or ISF Night memory settings all settings associated with these stored values are grayed out This prevents unintended adjustments from being made To remove this restriction choose User Memory 1 or User Memory 2 ISF Day and ISF Night are grayed out unless these custom settings have already been saved Choose Default to restore the factory default settings for the active source only The other sources are unaffected Save Settings Select Save Settings from the Memory menu to save any image related settings you have changed to User Memory 1 or User Memory 2 The following items are saved for all sources not just the active source Brightness Contrast Color Saturation Color Tint Sharpness all settings in sub menu Noi
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31. 5 Class B CE Class B UL cUL CB RoHS WEEE local conformances as required English French Italian German Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Projector Two 2 years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user Lamp 1000 hours or six 6 months whichever comes first Specifications are subject to change without notice Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 81 Specifications Specifications 7 2 Figure 7 1 shows the PD7170 dimensions in millimeters PD7170 Dimensions E D H BB SCC 61S 643 Figure 7 1 PD7170 Dimensions 82 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 7 2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the PD7170 Table 7 2 Supported Signal Timings by Input Specifications 7 3 Supported Timings Format Resolution Refresh SE Frequency o E i Rate Hz kHz MHz RGB Component 1 HDMI 1 oculi Component 2 HDMI 2 S Video 60 00 31 469 25 175 y y a 66 59 35 892 29 862 y y 75 00 37 500 31 500 y y 85 00 43 269 36 000 y y 60 00 37 879 40 000 y y 800x600 800x600 75 00 46 875 49 500 y y 85 00 53 674 56 250
32. 7170 Installation Connector Panel Access Using a flat blade screwdriver loosen the four screws holding the rear compartment cover in place KA DES SS 37 Then remove the rear compartment cover by tilting it upward 24 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Installation Connect your video sources to the PD7170 as shown and described in the Connecting Source sections that follow Components to the PD7170 HDMI DVI Connections See Figure 3 7 highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path from source component output into the projector Tip Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible This ensures the HDMI or DVI Source s BD HD DVD DVD Player HD Set Top Box Game Console etc Figure 3 7 HDMI DVI Source Connections Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 25 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 DVD Player or Other SCART RGBS Source Ci Nos HN3NOdICD git Sscar r Personal Computer Figure 3 8 RGB Co
33. P Source Pixel Clock Signal Format H V Refresh Rate Lamp Hours number of lamp hours elapsed since the last reset Should you ever need to contact Planar Technical Support this information will help them answer your questions and or resolve product performance issues MAIN A MINCED CONTROL Menu Exit Menu Select Figure 4 16 PD7170 Service Menu You can also perform various maintenance tasks such as resetting the lamp hour counter from this menu 62 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation Lamp Hour Reset When you replace the projector lamp refer to Lamp Replacement on page 65 you should also reset the lamp hour counter To do this select Lamp Hour Reset from the Service menu then press ENTER Press ENTER again to confirm the reset Or to cancel the operation press on the remote to highlight No then press ENTER Note Reset the Lamp Hour counter ONLY after you replace the lamp Otherwise the reported Lamp Hours will be inaccurate WARNING Do 1 exceed the recommended lamp life An old lamp A becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure Factory Reset Select Factory Reset from the Service menu to restore all projector settings except those listed below to their factory default values Lamp Hours User Memory 1 User Memory 2 e ISF Day ISF Night Model Name Serial Number Language Blue Only This feature removes all red and green color
34. PD7170 Installation Operation Manual The PD7170 ships with various types of AC power cords Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the projector AC 100V 240V see Figure 2 3 Then connect the other end to your AC power source 1 Turn on your source components 2 Press the ON rr button on the remote control to turn on the PD7170 The LED flashes green to indicate that it is warming up 3 When the projector is ready for use the LED turns off The PD7170 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size position and focus To access the motorized lens focus control do either of the following Press MENU on the remote control Select Control from the Main Menu then press A or V to highlight Lens Control Press lt or to highlight Focus and press ENTER When no menu is present on screen press ENTER on the system keypad or remote control unit Then use the A button to focus the projected image nearer or the W button to focus the projected image farther away To access the motorized lens zoom control do either of the following e Press MENU on the remote control Select Control from the Main Menu then press A or V to highlight Lens Control Press lt or to highlight Zoom and press ENTER When no menu is present on screen press ENTER on the system keypad or remote control unit twice Then use
35. Part 3 Section 3 Limitations of voltage changes voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A and not subject to conditional connection 1995 Council Directive 2006 95 EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety EN 60950 Safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual vii The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 Date of Declaration February 2008 FCC PART 15 NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measu
36. TER You can assign each of these three buttons to any gt of four memory presets For more information refer i to M1 Key M2 Key M3 Key on page 59 EB E Press the aspect ratio button to select the appropriate aspect ratio for the 4 2 type of program material being viewed For more information referto Table 42 Selecting an Aspect Ratio When you turn on the PD7170 it switches to the last 4 3 selected input and looks for a valid signal Selecting An Input Use these buttons on the remote control to select 2 Source an input source directly You can assign each of these five buttons to any input The default assignments are 1 HDMI 1 2 HDMI 2 3 Component 1 4 S Video 5 Video For more information refer to 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Key 5 Key on page 59 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 35 Operation 4 4 Using Picture In Picture PIP For PIP purposes there are three groups of inputs separated by their display modes Video SD group Video S Video and SCART inputs Graphic HD group Component 1 Component 2 and RGB inputs Digital Video group HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs PIP shows one input from any of these groups within or beside one input from either of the other two groups Press PIP to enable the PIP function Once enabled press PIP repeatedly to select the desired PIP source or turn PIP off Press SWAP to swap the main and PIP image
37. age on screen A projected image from a DVD is split or otherwise scrambled Image is blurred Image is too bright and or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image Image appears washed out and or dark areas appear too bright 66 Possible Cause s Tne PD7170 is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active Lamp cover is not securely attached The projector will not turn on for two minutes after power off to protect the lamp The batteries have run out IR code set mismatch between remote control unit and projector Incorrect source selection Source Component is not turned on Source Component is connected incorrectly or not at all DVD player is connected to the Component input and set to progressive scan mode The lens is not correctly focused Contrast is set too high Brightness is set too high Solution Ensure that the PD7170 is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active Securely attach the lamp cover Wait until the PD7170 completes its cool down POWER LED lights solid green Replace the batteries Press and hold the LIGHT and ENTER remote control buttons simultaneously until the remote control back lighting blinks approximately five seconds Then try again Select the correct source Turn on the source Check cable connection from source component to projector Turn off progressive scan on the DVD player Adjust the
38. ally and vertically to fill a 16 9 screen 43 i d 4 3 linearly scales the source active image 4 3 horizontally and vertically to fill a 4 3 screen 43 40 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 4 2 Aspect Ratio Settings continued Operation Aspect Ratio Setting Letterbox Description Letterbox mode scales zooms in on a 4 3 image linearly by the same amount on all sides to fill a 16 9 display cropping the top and bottom of the image Aspect Ratio of Source Signal Geometry of Projected Image With Standard Lens 1 78 1 Screen With Anamorphic Lens 2 35 1 Screen 4 3 4 3 Narrow 4 3 Narrow linearly scales the source active image horizontally so that a 4 3 source has the correct aspect ratio when using an anamorphic lens 4 3 E k Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 41 Operation Table 4 2 Aspect Ratio Settings continued Aspect Aspect Geometry of Projected Image Ratio Description Ratio of 1 Source With Standard Lens Setting Signal 1 78 1 Screen With Anamorphic Lens 2 35 1 Screen 1080i HDTV Image 1080i HDTV Image Select Native to display the source 720p HDTV Image 720p HDTV Image signal in its native resolution centered in the display area with no re sizing or Native overscan With SDTV and EDTV sources the PD7170 scales the image 480i SDTV Image 48
39. e PLANAR PD7170 Home Theater Projector Installation amp Operation Manual www planarhometheater com TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Planar video product and welcome to the Planar family With proper installation setup and care you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE LABOR Planar will pay for service labor by a Planar Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of two 2 years from the effective date of delivery to the end user excluding the lamp PARTS not including the lamp Planar will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the effective date of delivery to the end User Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion if any of the original warranty period PROJECTOR LAMP Planar will pay for service labor by a Planar Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufacturing defect for a period of six 6 months or 1000 hours whichever comes first from the effective date of delivery to the end user In addition P
40. e OSD menu position The default setting is m top left Translucent Menu Select Translucent Menu from the System menu to adjust the degree of translucence show through in the menus and message boxes 0 means that the menus are opaque The default setting is 2576 Lamp Power Select Lamp Power from the System menu to adjust the lamp output level You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible 260W or you can choose the default Economy 230W setting Generally lower lamp output prolongs the life of the lamp but decreases brightness This setting is per source not global so it can be saved like other user settings Blank Screen Select Blank Screen from the System menu to choose the color of The blank screen that appears when no source signal is present The options are Logo Black Blue and White The default is Black Auto Power Off Set Auto Power Off to On to have the PD7170 turn itself off after 20 minutes of inactivity no source signal present Auto Power On Setting Auto Power On to On causes the projector to automatically power up when AC power is present If the projector is plugged into a switched AC outlet this allows the projector to be turned on using a wall switch instead of the remote control unit If you do not need this capability set Auto Power On to Off this is the default setting Rear Projection This control reverses all images and menus and is necessary when the projector is used in rear projectio
41. e e S 47 4 7 Source Select SUMEN iie td ia 48 4 8 PD7170 Advanced MONU 7 7 49 4 9 RGB Adjust SUub MenNU 111111 0 52 4210 5 53 4 11 97170 5 51 MEU atea ia 55 4 12 Source Enable 0 56 4 13 PIP and PBP areas for 720p 00 0 6 57 SAA A OO 58 45 PDZ170 Control MenUu 0 727 9 7 59 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual xiii List Of Figures 4 16 PD7170 Servico Me 1a bla Lorie e C Er Fe doa PY ee nt 62 Zi PDZ ZO DIMENSIONS A ER 82 Xiv Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Introduction This Owner s Manual describes how to install set up and operate the Planar PD7170 Home Theater Projector Throughout this manual the Planar PD7170 Home Theater Projector is referred to as the PD7170 Planar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the PD7170 Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as
42. e response from the projector for key commands will be the same command in UPPERCASE Input ky mem sw CR Response KY MEM SW CR Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 69 Serial Communications Table 6 1 lists the serial command key names and IR codes Table 6 1 Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes IR Code 85232 Remote Button Description Keyname Set1 Set2 pow on 1 0x01 OxB7 Turn power on Src sw none 0x02 OxB8 Switch to the next source pow off 0x09 OxB9 Turn power off menu D 0x15 OxBA Bring up or cancel menu display enter 0x17 OxBB Keypad enter cur down Cv 0x18 OxBC Keypad down arrow cur up qu OxIA OxBD Keypad up arrow cur left g OxID OxBE Keypad left arrow cur righ gt Ox1F OxBF Keypad right arrow bright 0x80 OxCO Bring up or cancel brightness slider contrast 0x81 OxC1 Bring up or cancel contrast slider sharp 0x82 OxC2 Bring up or cancel sharpness slider nr 0x83 OxC3 Bring up or cancel noise reduction slider resync none 0x84 OxC4 Force reacquisition of active and PIP source gam sw Gamma 0x85 OxC5 Switch to the next gamma gam crt none Ox86 OxC Switch to CRT gamma gam film none 0x87 OxC7 Switch to Film gamma gam vide none 0x88 OxC8 Switch to Video gamma 70 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 6 1 Serial Command Key Names and
43. ect Trigger 1 from the Control menu to specify when the Trigger 1 port outputs 12 volts There is a three second delay before activation to prevent operation while selecting an aspect ratio Lamp causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the lamp is on 16 9 causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 16 9 aspect ratio is chosen Letterbox causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the Letterbox aspect ratio is chosen The output stops if PIP is enabled PIP source is set to anything other than off 4 3 causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4 3 aspect ratio is chosen The output stops if PIP is enabled PIP source is set to anything other than off 4 3 Narrow causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4 3 Narrow aspect ratio is chosen The output stops if PIP is enabled that is the PIP source is set to anything other than off e RS232 causes the port to output 12 volts when an RS232 screen trigger 1 on command is received and stop when a trigger 1 off command is received The 12 volt output also stops when the projector is turned off Trigger 2 Select Trigger 2 from the Control menu to configure the Trigger 2 output Trigger 2 operates identically to Trigger 1 Change Remote Code To change the remote IR code set to which the PD7170 responds select Change Remote Code from the Control menu and press ENTER A Change Remote Code Set message box appears Select Yes to confirm the code set chan
44. ed out In this case the sharpness mode was set to advanced value 1 and then the simple sharpness slider was attempted to be adjusted and queried The response was NA or not available Table 6 2 Serial Commands Operation Commands Values Notes aspect 7 0 7 16 9 1 Letterbox 2 4 3 3 4 3 Narrow 4 Native memory 0 User Memory 1 only returns a value if 2 User Memory 2 ISF Day or ISF Night is 2 ISF Day active otherwise it 3 ISF Night returns NA 4 Default save mem O User Memory 1 User Memory 2 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 73 Serial Communications Serial Communications Table 6 2 Serial Commands continued Operation Commands Values Notes save isf O ISF Day 1 ISF Night bright 0 200 contrast 0 200 saturat 0 200 tint 0 200 sharp simple 0 200 sharp mode 7 0 Simple 1 Advanced horiz sharp 0 200 vert sharp 0 200 diag sharp 0 200 sharp over 0 200 horiz text 0 200 vert text 0 200 diag text 0 200 text over E pem 0 200 noise thresh 0 200 nr simple 0 200 nr mode 7 0 Simple 1 Advanced nr general Eee Ep 0 200 block reduct 0 200 mosq noise 0 200 overscan 0 Off 1 Crop 2 Zoom 74 Planar
45. enable On or disable Off the DynamicBlack actuator in the optical engine DynamicBlack uses a dynamic iris that modulates light to the DMD based on the actual content of the video material Planar recommends that you disable DynamicBlack before adjusting Brightness Contrast or other image settings Adaptive Contrast Adaptive Contrast enhancement expands the light and dark portions of an output image according to the mean luminance of the input image RGB Adjust To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image choose RGB Adjust from the Advanced menu and press ENTER This displays the RGB Adjust sub menu shown in Figure 4 9 ADVANCED SYSTEN CONTROL LANGUAGE SERVICE Red Offset 100 Green Offset 100 Blue Offset 100 Red Gain 100 Green Gain 100 Blue Gain 100 Menu Exit Menu Select Scroll Figure 4 9 RGB Adjust Sub Menu e Gain Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas such as an 80 IRE window pattern If the white areas contain traces of red green or blue decrease the Gain for that color 52 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Offset Use the Offset controls in the RGB Adjust sub menu to correct color imbalances in the dark areas of the image A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas such as a 30 IRE window
46. eo 6 Video 7 SCART h refresh number kHz v refresh number Hz pixel clock p number MHz signal lt string gt lamp hours number total hours number environment lt string gt temperatures lamp reset execute fact reset execute blue only 0 Off 1 On pattern 0 White 1 Black 2 Red 3 Green 4 Blue 5 Cyan 6 Magenta 7 Yellow 8 ANSI Checkerboard 9 Horizontal Gray Ramp 10 Focus Grid language 0 English OSD language only 1 French 2 German 3 Italian 4 Spanish 5 Swedish 6 Chinese Simplified 7 Chinese Traditional 8 Japanese 9 Korean 10 Portuguese 11 Russian 78 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Specifications Specifications Table 7 1 lists the PD7170 specifications 7 1 Table 7 1 PD7170 Specifications s SPRECHE alons Signal Compatibility Video Support Computer Support Communication 2 HDMI V1 3 with HDCP 1 Component 3 x RCA gold 1 Component 3 x BNC 75 ohm 1 RGB HD15 1 S Video 4 pin mini DIN 1 Composite RCA gold 2 3 5mm mini jack 1 pin D sub 1 3 5mm mini jack HDMI and DVI with HDCP for digital video Component and RGB HDTV 1080p 1080i 720p Component and RGB EDTV 576p 480p Component Composite and S Video SDTV 576i 480i RGB SCART with adapter NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL B G D K I M N SECAM Digital and Analog up to 1920x1080 48Hz
47. erview Step Procedure For Details Refer to input save settings when finished Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast Color level Tint Input position page 1 Choose a location for the projector 16 2 Install the projection lens if standard lens will not be 21 used 3 Mount the projector 23 4 Connect signal sources to the PD7170 25 5 Connect external controller to RS 232 port and or IR 29 repeater system optional 6 Connect 12 volt trigger output to retractable screen 30 or other 12V trigger activated equipment optional 7 Apply power to the projector 31 8 Primary lens adjustments projected image size 19 31 zoom position shift and focus 9 Change the OSD Language optional 32 10 For rear screen and or ceiling mount installations 33 select the proper picture orientation 11 Projector calibration adjust the following for each 39 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 15 Installation 3 2 Quick Setup Installation 3 3 Installation Considerations Installation Type x Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally Choose the installation type that best suits your needs front or rear screen floor mount or inverted mount Table 3 2 compares
48. exibility heretofore associated with projectors Description Features costing far more and Benefits The PD7170 high definition 1280 x 720 native resolution three chip DLPTM light engine features state of the art technology for bright pristine high definition images The PD7170 is equipped with a precision optics package offering zoom focus and lens shift controls and a throw range of 1 82 1 to 2 28 1 For even greater installation flexibility four other lens options are available offering throw distances ranging from 1 52 to 7 09 times the screen width The PD7170 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation ISF standards for maximum home theater image quality Planar s sophisticated parameters for white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise balance of gray scale and color The PD7170 incorporates proprietary de interlacing technology that provides exceptional scaling and film to video 3 2 pull down conversion for the most artifact free images possible Discrete infrared IR and RS 232 control make custom installation seamless while discrete power on off and source selection accommodate any automation control system The PD7170 offers these key features and benefits Key Features and Benefits Native Resolution 1280 x 720 16 9 Native Aspect Ratio DLP system using three 3 high performance Digital Micromirror Device DMD chips for increased brightness allowing for
49. ge You may need to change the code set if other equipment in the theater responds to commands from the PD7170 remote control in ways that are unexpected or undesirable When you select a different remote code set on the PD7170 you must re program the remote control unit to use that same code set To do this press and hold the LIGHT and ENTER buttons simultaneously for approximately five seconds When the code set has changed the remote control back lighting blinks to visually confirm the change Table 6 1 lists the IR codes associated with each remote control button Auto Source This control chooses whether or not to scan for other active sources if the current source is not available The default setting is Off 60 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation Select Language from the Main Menu to change the OSD Language lt Language The PD7170 can display the menus in English French German Italian Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean Portuguese or Russian CONTROL Menu Exit Menu Select Press A or V to select a language Then press ENTER to confirm your selection Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 61 Operation Service gt Access the Service Menu shown in Figure 4 16 to view information that uniquely identifies your projector and indicates its current operational status Model Name Unit Serial Number Software Version Active PI
50. h a new one or different types of batteries e f you will not use the remote control for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage n most situations you can simply point the remote control at the screen lt Notes on Remote Control which will reflect the IR signal from the remote back toward the IR receiver on Operation the projector In some cases however ambient conditions may prevent this If so point the remote control at the projector and try again If the effective range of the remote control decreases or it stops working replace the batteries with new ones The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 13 Installation The projector s front IR receiver has a range of approximately 40 feet 12 19 meters the top IR receiver has a range of approximately 20 feet 6 10 meters Figure 3 1 shows the reception angles of the front and top IR receivers 90 0 por PLANAR Figure 3 1 IR Reception Angles 14 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 3 1 gives a quick overview of the PD7170 installation process The sections following this one provide detailed instructions Installation should be performed by a qualified custom Note video installation specialist Table 3 1 Installation Ov
51. he RGB Video color space For component SDTV and EDTV resolutions REC601 is used For other component video resolutions REC709 is used RGB If Hsync or Vsync signals are present the PD7170 uses the RGB PC color space Otherwise REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources and REC709 for all other sources Component For SDTV and EDTV resolutions the PD7170 uses the REC601 color space For all other resolutions REC709 is used In most cases the Auto setting determines the correct color space to use If it does not you can force the PD7170 to use a specific color space Choose one of the following REC70 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU R BT 709 e REC601 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU R BT 601 RGB PC uses RGB color space and sets black at 0 0 0 RGB and white at 255 255 255 RGB assuming an 8 bit image Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 49 Operation RGB Video uses RGB color space and sets black at 16 16 16 RGB and white at 235 235 235 assuming an 8 bit image to correspond to the luminance values defined in digital component standards Video Standard Select Video Standard from the Advanced menu to specify the color system for composite video or S Video input signals Different countries use different formats for video signals Select the appropriate Video Standard for your region Auto The color systems are automatically identified and the format is set according
52. hift capabilities No particular lens or projector is used in this example Figure 3 5 Horizontal Lens Shift Example Only Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 19 Installation Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Installation Folded Optics Other Considerations Vertical Lens Shift The PD7170 provides up to 65 of vertical lens shift up or down For example with a 100 x 56 inch 1 78 1 screen you can shift the image up to 36 40 inches 0 92 meters above or below the screen center Horizontal Lens Shift The PD7170 provides up to 30 of horizontal lens shift left or right For example with a 100 x 56 inch 1 78 1 screen you can shift the image Up to 30 00 inches 0 76 meters left or right of the screen center Note 1 With no vertical or horizontal lens shift the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other 2 Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height Horizontal shift limits are percentages of the screen width 3 Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount configurations For floor installations where the projector is upright reverse the up down vertical lens shiff percentages In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited a mirror may be used to fold the optical path as shown in Figure 3 6 The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set If you are considering this type of installation contact your dealer for as
53. igned as follows 1 HDMI 1 2 HDMI 2 3 Component 1 4 S Video 5 Video However you can assign each button to any source you wish Cursor Buttons A 4 V gt Use these buttons to select items or settings adjust settings or switch display patterns ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting When no menu is present on screen press ENTER to access the motorized lens focus control Press ENTER again to access the motorized lens zoom control Press ENTER yet again to access the motorized lens shift control Use the A and W buttons to adjust focus zoom or vertical lens position Use the 4 and buttons to adjust horizontal lens position Aspect Ratio Selection Button Press this button repeatedly to select one of the following aspect ratios 16 9 For viewing 16 9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio Letterbox For viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 16 9 screen 4 3 Scales the input signal to fit 4 3 sources in the center of the screen 4 3 Narrow Scales the input signal to fit 4 3 sources in the center of the screen when using an anamorphic lens Native Displays source image in its native resolution without re sizing or overscan MENU Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls Memory Preset Buttons M1 M2 M3 Press to recall settings for the current input from one of three memory presets By default these buttons are assigned as fo
54. just focus zoom or vertical lens position Use the lt and buttons to adjust horizontal lens position MENU Press this button to show or hide the OSD menus POWER BUTTON STATUS LED Indicates projector status as follows Solid green AC power present ready to turn on lamp not lit Flashing green lamp is warming up or cooling down keypad functions not allowed Off Lamp lit projector functioning normally Alternating green red Lamp problem door open unable to strike end of life user intervention likely to fix problem Flashing red Over temperature user intervention clear vents turn on AC may fix problem Solid red Error that requires servicing fan fail Power on self test fail etc EXHAUST VENT Warm air exits the projector through this vent Ensure that it is not blocked INTAKE VENT Internal fans draw cool air into the projector through this vent PROJECTION LENS The inside of the lens barrel is threaded to accommodate a standard 72 mm lens filter For example with a smaller screen you can install a neutral density filter to reduce the overall light output If needed a light shield accessory is provided with the lens to minimize stray light emissions Use it only when the vertical offset is 50 of the screen height or greater The light shield attaches to the end of the lens or to the filter if used FRONT IR SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit 6 Pla
55. lanar will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six 6 months or 1000 hours whichever comes first from the effective date of delivery to the end user Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion if any of the original warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items failure resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments improper maintenance alteration improper use of any input signal damage due to lightning or power line surges spikes and brownouts damage that occurs during shipping or transit or damage that is attributed to acts of God In the case of remote control units damage resulting from leaking old damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty CAUTION THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS PLANAR PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM PLANAR AUTHORIZED DEALERS ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY MOREOVER DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM
56. ll servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The 12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering Do not connect to any other power input or output This could cause damage to this unit Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement vi Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 18 Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions 19 Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Planar Systems Inc Manufacturer s Address 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers PD7170 conform with the provisions of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment 1998 EN 55024 Limits and methods of measureme
57. llows M1 User Memory 1 M2 User Memory 2 3 ISF Night However you can assign each button to any memory preset you wish 10 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Controls and Functions 8 Picture Adjustment Buttons Contrast o Press to adjust white level Brightness Press to adjust black level Sharpness SHARP Press to adjust sharpness Gamma GAMMA Press to select a gamma curve Overscan OS Press to select an overscan mode Noise Reduction NR Press to adjust noise reduction level 9 LIGHT Press momentarily to activate remote backlighting Press and hold for 5 to 7 seconds to illuminate the projector rear panel to facilitate connecting cables in a dark room 10 Picture In Picture PIP Controls PIP Press repeatedly to activate deactivate PIP mode or select the desired PIP image source SWAP Press to swap the PIP image with the active source image Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 11 Controls and Functions Notes 12 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Installation Installation To install batteries in the remote control 3 1 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to Remote Control remove it 2 Install two AA batteries with the correct polarity 3 Replace the cover 1 2 Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries lt Notes on Batteries Do not mix an old battery wit
58. lowing DMD Area 1280x720 Top Left This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image area at the top left of the screen Top Right This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image area at the top right of the screen Bottom Left This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image area at the bottom left of the screen safe area of the DMD Bottom Right This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image area at the bottom right of the screen safe area of the DMD Picture By Picture This reduces the designated image area of the Active source to 614x345 and places it next to the PIP source which is also in a 614x345 image area These two images are centered on the screen Split Screen This is a special mode in which the active source is also used as the PIP source and placed in a PIP area equal to half the display on the left side This results in the right half of the image being the active source and the left half is the PIP source The PD7170 applies the User Memory 2 settings to the PIP image Split screen mode is useful for viewing before and after settings for Sharpness Noise Reduction and other advanced image parameters See Figure 4 14 Screen Safe Area 1228x690 Figure 4 13 PIP and PBP areas for 720p Display Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 57 Operation Figure 4 14 PIP Split Screen Mode Menu Position Select Menu Position from the System menu to change th
59. ly PAL This is the standard used in Europe Australia and many other parts of the world typically with a 50Hz frame rate SECAM This is a standard format used mainly in France and Russia NTSC This is the standard format used mainly in the United States and Japan Gamma Select Gamma from the Advanced menu to choose a DLP de gamma curve Used correctly the Gamma control can improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas lower the gamma setting to compensate This improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks Conversely if the image is washed out and unnatural with excessive detail in black areas increase the setting CRTsets the gamma to 2 5 Film sets the gamma to 2 2 Video is similar to Film gamma but differs in dark areas of the image to correspond to the function that video cameras use to create images Bright sets the gamma to 2 0 Graphics should only be used for computer presentations that require increased brightness at the cost of grayscale accuracy Color Temperature Color temperature defines the color of gray that is adjusts the 7576 white point to various color points To choose a color temperature setting select Color Temperature from the Advanced menu Then press or to select 5500K 6500K 7500K 9300K or Native The default setti
60. man health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal viii Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 11 0 iii Important Safety Instructions aaaaaaaaaa sssssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnn vi Compliance Informalion 3 3 1 0 vii I InfrodUClion rrr nhi AN 1 ABOUT This Manual erac t eet tec 1 0 Target Audience ii 3 3 nite ic etes If You Have Comments About This Manual eee Textual and Graphic Conventions a22iaiaaaasnsssssasanaanannnnnnnnasaaannnnnnnnndnaadaanniai Using This MONUGI a ete Heer Ate eee e eee TIR 2 Description Features and Benefits occccnconooononnnnnnnnnononnnananonnnnnnccncononnnna non nnne 3 Key Features and Bene Fits ccccccssssssscccececcececsessssaceecececesensrsesssaececececesens 3 ien dE ES 4 2 Controls and Functions 1 0 5 laesit 1170 5 PD7170 RearParel gegen eet ent 8 PD7170 Remote C Oontrol 3 1335 9 3 tt a i s 13 REMOTE CONTO coe Ol HERD a a ti 13 Notes o BOTEMES misil atla Vn ce 1
61. ment of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular perfectly centered image that completely fills the screen Ideally the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of the screen area and centered horizontally See Figure 3 3 Ceiling Installation Ceiling T Height Projection Distance T 1 ES Lens Center Lens Center Screen Floor Installation Height Screen Lens Center Lens Center Projection Distance ra Figure 3 3 Projector Placement 18 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual You can use the lens shift controls on the projector to center the image on the screen Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width as shown in Figure 3 4 and Figure 3 5 _ _ rr Screen Center 0 50 Height Lens Shift 0 5 x H T 0 100 Height Lens Shift 1 0 x H Note This is a general example of lens shift Lenses vary in their shift capabilities No particular lens or projector is used in this example Figure 3 4 Vertical Lens Shift Example Only 100 Width Lens Shift 50 Width Lens Shift 0 5 x W gums ms Se cmd Ys i Hama Screen Center Note This is a general example of lens shift Lenses vary in their s
62. n applications The default is Off Ceiling Mode This control flips the image so the projector can be usediin ceiling mounted installations The default setting Auto automatically determines the orientation using an internal sensor 58 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation Logo Display This controls whether or not the Planar logo appears during startup Power On Chime This controls the audible chime at startup Select Control from the Main Menu to set various options related to control of Control The projector MAIN ADVANCED LANGUAGE Menu Exit Figure 4 15 PD7170 Control Menu Lens Control Select Lens Control from the Control menu to perform lens adjustments focus zoom and lens shift For detailed instructions refer to Lens Adjustments on page 31 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Key 5 Key These menu items assign the function of the keys numbered 1 through 5 on the remote There are eight sources corresponding to the eight connections to the projector When you assign a source to a numbered key the projector immediately goes to that source when the key assigned to it is pressed If the chosen source is disabled via the Source Enable menu refer to page 56 this setting has no effect M1 Key M2 Key M3 Key These menu items assign which memory setting to recall when the M1 M2 or M3 key on the remote is pressed Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 59 Operation Trigger 1 Sel
63. n like the one shown in Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Sharpness Simple Mode Adjust as needed looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently sized lines in the sweep patterns at the top and bottom Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 45 Operation Sharpness Mode Sharpness Mode allows or prevents access to the detailed sharpness controls in this menu In most cases Simple mode provides a sufficient level of control to produce the best picture from the most popular sources In Simple mode only the Sharpness top most slider is adjustable the others are grayed out Choose Advanced mode if you need more precise control over sharpness In Advanced mode only the top slider is grayed out Horizontal Sharpness Vertical Sharpness Diagonal Sharpness Use these controls to enhance image detail along horizontal vertical and diagonal edges respectively Sharpness Overshoot Use the Sharpness Overshoot control to minimize or eliminate rings or shadows on dominant edges that cannot be removed using the simple Sharpness control Horizontal Texture Vertical Texture Diagonal Texture Texture Overshoot Use these controls to remove artifacts from textured areas that cannot be removed using the simple Sharpness control Noise Threshold The Noise Threshold setting adjusts the frequency below
64. nar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Controls and Functions ZA PLANAR Figure 2 2 PD7170 Rear Bottom Top View 1 PLANAR LOGO BADGE 2 REAR COVER Remove to access connectors 3 LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment 4 CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening 5 CEILING MOUNT HOLES Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector 6 ADJUSTABLE FEET Use these when the projector is installed in a table top configuration to level the image and or adjust the projection angle Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 7 Controls and Functions 2 2 PD7170 Rear Panel Figure 2 3 shows the PD7170 rear panel qaas i lt VIDEO ANY DS LLN3NOSWOO A PONENT1 SCART DEP DLP INSTRUMENTS Pb ZLNSNOdWOS 5 Hom COMPONENT2 RGB ov AC Figure 2 3 PD7170 Rear Panel 1 HDMI 1 Digital HDMI 2 Digital HDCP compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source 2 POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC Connect the PD7170 to power here 3 RGB Provides a standard 15 pin VGA style connection to either an RGB or component high definition source or to a personal computer The PD7170 automatically detects the input signal resolution 4 COMPONENT 2 Three BNCs for connecting component YPbPr video sources 5 COMPONENT 1 SCART RCA connectors Standard or high definition 480i
65. ne Ox9E OxDE Apply 16 9 aspect ratio to the active source asp 4 3 none Ox9F OxDF Apply 4 3 aspect ratio to the active source asp lett none OxAO OxEO Apply Letterbox aspect ratio to the active source Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 71 Serial Communications Serial Communications Operations Commands x Table 6 1 Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes continued IR Code 85232 Remote Button Description Keyname Set1 Set2 asp narr none OxAT OxE Apply 4 3 Narrow aspect ratio to the active source pip sw OxA3 OxE3 Switch to next PIP Select state pip 1 none OxA4 OxE4 Change PIP Select to source 1 pip 2 none OxA5 0 5 Change PIP Select to source 2 pip 3 none OxA6 OxE6 Change PIP Select to source 3 pip 4 none OxA7 OxE7 Change PIP Select to source 4 pip 5 none OxA8 OxE8 Change PIP Select to source 5 pip off none OxA9 OxE Change PIP Select to off pip swap OxAA OxEA Swap the PIP image with the active source image pow tog none OxAC OxEC Toggles between power on and power off lit tog OxAD OxED Activates remote backlighting only when pressed momentarily When held for five seconds or more the IR code for toggling the projector I O panel light is transmitted Operations commands allow more flexible and direct control of the projector The s
66. ng 6500K is appropriate for most situations Higher settings produce a bluer picture lower ones impart a reddish hue to the image Select Native to disable white point adjustment of the source signal 50 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation DLP Frame Rate Select DLP Frame Rate from the Advanced menu to choose the output frame rate You can have the PD7170 automatically determine the optimum frame rate or you can force it to use a specific frame rate If PIP is active the PD7170 converts the PIP source frame rate Note to the same frame rate as the main source The default setting Auto frame locks to the main source if it has a vertical refresh rate of between 48 and 62Hz Vertical refresh rates of from 24 to 31Hz are doubled Frame rates between 31 and 48Hz and greater than 62Hz are converted to 60Hz Select 48Hz to force the output frame rate to 48Hz Use this setting to eliminate 2 3 pull down judder with 60Hz film based sources 50Hz and 60Hz force the output frame rate to 50Hz and 60Hz respectively Color Gamut Select Color Gamut from the Advanced menu to select a color gamut range that may be different from the default color gamut Each setting defines the precise hue of each primary red green and blue and secondary yellow cyan and magenta color component used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and
67. nnections 26 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Component Video Connections Connect your component video sources to the COMPONENT 1 SCART COMPONENT 2 or RGB inputs as shown in Figure 3 9 1 1 LLINJNOdWC PONENT1 SCAFIT 6 6 TRINPUT UT i TLNINJSINOO COMP NENT2 DTV Set Top Box or Other Component YPbPr Source Figure 3 9 Component Video Connections Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 27 Installation Installation Composite S Video Connections Connect your Composite and S Video sources to the PD7170 as shown in Figure 3 10 S VIDEO LYWOS 4 ATI 12v TRIGGER LNdNI HI 6 o IR INPUT 00 0 COMPONENT SCART DVD Player VCR ooo Satellite Receiver oo Laser Disc etc FF S m oo Figure 3 10 Composite and S Video Connections 28 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Connect a PC or home theater control automation system if present to the RS 232 port on the PD7170 see Figure 3 11 Use a standard 9 pin serial cable wired straight through For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 69 POOL AT p 4 T2VTRIGGER LN 00 00 IRIN O to Automation Control Sys
68. nts of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment 1998 Including EN 61000 4 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test EN 61000 4 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 3 Radiated Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test EN 61000 4 4 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test EN 61000 4 5 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 5 Surge immunity test EN 61000 4 6 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 6 Conducted disturbances induced by radio frequency fields immunity test EN 61000 4 8 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 8 Conducted disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test EN 61000 4 11 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 11 Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests And EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase 2000 EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC
69. or which you must be notified CONTACT A PLANAR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Planar video product will be performed at the location of the product during usual working hours providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Planar Authorized Service Center In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Planar factory for repairs If solely in Planar s judgment location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Planar Authorized Service Center or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Planar factory it is the owner s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair These arrangements must be made through the selling Planar Dealer If this is not possible contact Planar directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions Planar will return product transportation prepaid in the United States unless no product defect is discovered In that instance shipping costs will be the responsibility of the owner COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS Copyright 2008 Planar Systems Inc This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright trademark and other intellectual property laws All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permis
70. racking see below If For best results use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image Adjust the slidebar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly defined You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point Use either setting in such cases Tracking RGB or Component sources Tracking determines the frequency of the pixel sampling clock indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that the image quality is consistent across the screen that aspect ratio is maintained and that pixel phase see above can be optimized Sync Level Component sources only Select Sync Level to adjust the voltage level of the PD7170 Sync signal detection circuitry Sync Level adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV source signal drops below black for example during scenes with explosions or when subtitles are present and causes the projector to temporarily lose sync If the Sync Level from the source is persistently too low the projector won t sync with the source at all The range is from 50 to 256 millivolts mV inclusive The default setting is 240 mV and should rarel
71. rarchically as shown in Figure 4 1 Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics some menu options may not be available Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 37 Operation 3 16 9 4 3 Letterbox 4 3 Source Enable On or Off for each source Aspect Ratio N Nati atow OF Nalive Top Left Top Right Bottom Recall Memory PIP Position Left Bo tom Right Memory Save Settings E 9r plit Screen Save ISF BAGAT Menu Position Top Left Top Right Bottom a T Left Bottom Right or Center ontras 0 50 100 0 opaque 25 50 or Color Saturation Syst Translucent Menu 75 AS Color Tint ystem Lamp Power Economy or Standard Sharpness Blank Screen Logo Black Blue or White Sharpness Mode Auto Power Off Simple or Advanced Auto Power On On or Off Horizontal Sharpness Rear Projection GE S Ceiling Mode Auto On or Off iagonal Sharpness Sharpness Logo Display On or Off Sharpness Overshoot Power On Chime n or Main Horizontal Texture Lens Control Focus Zoom Lens Shift Vertical Texture T Key Diagonal Texture 2 Key HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB expre Overshoot 3 Key Comp 1 Comp 2 Video oise Threshold 4Key S Video or SCART Noise Reduction 5 Ke
72. rast If for some reason the current PIP source becomes invalid by disabling it in the source enable menu for instance PIP Select automatically resets to Off Resync If the projected image becomes unstable or degraded press A or V to highlight Resync then press ENTER This causes a re acquisition of the active source and the PIP source if present It also changes any Fine Sync settings described on page 53 for this timing to the default setting 48 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation Use the controls in the Advanced menu shown in Figure 4 8 to perform Advanced advanced image adjustments ADVANCED CONTROL LANGUAGE SERVICE Color Space Auto REC709 RECB01 RGB PC RGE Video Video Standard Auto NTSC PAL SECAM Gamma CRT Film Video Bright Graphics Color Temperature 5500K 6500K 7500K 9300K Native DBLP Frame Rate Auto 48HZ 50HZ BOHZ Color Gamut Auto REC709 SMPTE C EBU Native Dynamic Black ON OFF Adaptive Contrast ON OFF RGB Adjust Enter Fine Sync Enter Menu Exit Menu Select Scroll Figure 4 8 PD7170 Advanced Menu Color Space Select Color Space from the Advanced menu to choose the color space of the source signal for HDMI RGB and component connections The default setting Auto functions as follows HDMI If the Auxiliary Video Information AVI infoframe contains color space and or range data the PD7170 uses that information Otherwise for RGB sources the PD7170 uses t
73. relocates the triangle for possible colors For example changing the x y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component Auto automatically chooses the appropriate color gamut SMPTE C for NTSC 480i and 480p sources EBU for PAL SECAM 576i and 576p sources e REC709 for all other sources REC709 chooses the REC70 color gamut Select SMPTE C to choose the SMPTE C color gamut Select EBU to choose the EBU color gamut Select Native to use REC709 for cyan magenta and yellow and uncorrected values for red green and blue Table 4 3 lists the x and y coordinates for each primary and secondary color component Table 4 3 x y Color Gamut Values Color Gamut Settings and Associated x y Values Primary REC709 SMPTE C EBU Color x y x y x y Red 0 640 0 330 0 635 0 340 0 640 0 330 Yellow 0 419 0 505 0 421 0 506 0 418 0 502 Green 0 300 0 600 0 305 0 595 0 290 0 600 Cyan 0 225 0 329 0 228 0 326 0 220 0 329 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Sil Operation Table 4 3 x y Color Gamut Values continued Color Gamut Settings and Associated x y Values Primary REC709 SMPTE C EBU Color x y x y x y Blue 0 150 0 060 0 155 0 070 0 150 0 060 Magenta 0 321 0 154 0 318 0 162 0 328 0 158 DynamicBlack Select DynamicBlack from the Advanced menu to
74. res Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help INDUSTRY CANADA ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS inside this product contain mercury This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly Recycle or dispose in accordance with local state or federal Laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW EIAE ORG For lamp specific disposal information check WWW LAMPRECYCLE ORG DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection programs This symbol found on your product or on its packaging indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it Instead it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and hu
75. right 4 Picture by picture 5 Split screen lamp pow 0 Economy 1 Standard menu pos O Top left 1 Top right 2 Bottom left 3 Bottom right 4 Center trans menu 0 0 1 25 2 50 3 75 76 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 6 2 Serial Commands continued Operation Commands Values Notes blank screen O Black 1 Blue 2 White 3 Logo auto pow off 0 Off 1 On auto pow on 0 Off 1 On rear proj EP 0 Off 1 On ceil mode 0 Off 1 On 2 Auto logo disp 0 Off 1 On power chime O Off 1 On l key EU 0 HDMI 1 2 key 1 HDMI 2 2 RGB 3 k Ke 3 YPrPb 1 te Rey 4 YPrPb 2 5 key 5 S video 6 Video 7 SCART ml key 0 User Memory 1 m2 key 1 User Memory 2 2 ISF Day 3 k dc 3 ISF Night trig 1 0 Lamp trig 2 1 16 9 2 Letterbox 3 4 3 4 4 3 Narrow 5 RS232 remote set O Set 1 1 Set 2 auto source 0 Off 1 On model name lt string gt ser number lt string gt soft version lt string gt Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 77 Serial Communications Serial Communications Table 6 2 Serial Commands continued Operation Commands Values Notes act source P 0 HDMI 1 pip source 1 HDMI 2 2 RGB 3 YPrPb 1 4 YPrPb 2 5 S vid
76. s For more information refer to PIP Position on page 57 For each source Table 4 1 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source Table 4 1 Available Main and PIP Source Combinations PIP Input Source VIDEO S VIDEO SCART COMP 1 COMP 2 RGB 2 HDMI 1 Q 5 y gt 2 O y v y N Z lt y X O o N 9 AL 3 3 y y y vo v 5 8 6 N a 3 y y y y y z O 6 v y y viv K z Y Y Y y v v f a z Y Y y y v 6 a I Notes 1 V means that that source is available as a PIP source with a given main source means that it is not 2 Disabled sources refer to Source Enable on page 56 are not available as PIP sources 36 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control or system keypad to display 4 5 the Main Menu Using the On Screen 2 There are six menus Press 4 or to select a sub menu Menus Press A or V to select a sub menu item For each sub menu item the currently selected value appears in white text or is otherwise highlighted Press lt or to choose a setting for that item or press ENTER to go to another sub menu 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu 6 From the Main Menu press MENU to turn off the OSD menu The PD7170 OSD menus are arranged hie
77. se Reduction all settings in sub menu Color Space Video Standard Gamma Color Temperature DLP Frame Rate Color Gamut DynamicBlack Adaptive Contrast RGB Adjust all settings in sub menu Lamp Power Save ISF Select Save ISF from the Memory menu to save any image related settings you have changed to the ISF Day or ISF Night memory location 2 Note You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF sub menu The settings that are saved are the same as those saved with the Save Settings command see above Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 43 Operation Brightness On your external test pattern source select a PLUGE pattern PLUGE is an acronym for Picture Line Up Generation Equipment Figure 4 3 shows a typical PLUGE pattern li Figure 4 3 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness Below Black Above Black PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black white and gray areas against a black background The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes Select Brightness from the Main menu Use the 4 or gt buttons to adjust the level so that The darkest black bars disappear into the background The dark gray areas are barely visible The lighter gray areas are clearly visible The white areas are a comfortable level of true white The image contains only black gray and white no color Contrast On your external
78. sion of the manufacturer Trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners iv Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To locate the name and adaress of the nearest Planar Authorized Service Center or for additional information about this Limited Warranty please call or write Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 1992 Ph 503 748 5799 Fax 503 682 9441 Toll Free 866 PLANARI PLANAR VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Purchased Date Serial Number Planar Authorized Dealer Name Address City State Province Postal Code Phone Fax Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual V Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Planar product For best performance please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ner onor open oo AN dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 13 14 16 17 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK This symbol is intended
79. sistance Mirror Figure 3 6 Folded Optics Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these include slide projectors speakers power amplifiers and elevators 20 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Installation The PD7170 is shipped with the standard 1 82 2 28 projection lens 3 4 pre installed If your installation requires a different lens proceed as follows to Lens Replacement remove the standard lens and replace it with the required one 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two screws holding the projector front cover in place 2 Gently pull the cover away from the projector at each side to detach it 3 Remove the cover and set it aside 4 Locate the lens release lever above the lens cavity Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 21 Installation Press and hold the lens release button Then grasp the lens by the front and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops approximately 30 degrees Pull the lens straight out to remove it Remo
80. tem lt q or PC Figure 3 11 RS 232 Control System Connection Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 2 Transmit Data 3 Receive Data 5 Ground none of the other pins are used 29 Installation lt RS 232 Controller Connection Installation Connecting 12 Volt y Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment Connecting an External IR Receiver If your home theater contains a retractable screen screen mask or other 12 volt trigger activated equipment connect it to the 12 volt trigger output s as shown in Figure 3 12 Retractable Screen or other 12 volt trigger activated YIDAL Ac 12 TRIGGER 1f IR INI CEC SM RS 232 Sleeve Ground otd OO o 89H HDMI O HDMI O RGB EE ub VLLL Figure 3 12 12 Volt Trigger Output Connection If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the projector due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors you can connect an external IR repeater system to the IR INPUT on the PD7170 to extend the range of the remote control See Figure 3 13 IR Remote Control IR Repeater V Y Sse D S VIDEO C LINaNOdI A O3aIA COMPONENTI SC VIDEO IR INPUT 3 5 mm mini phono plug Figure 3 13 External IR Receiver Connection 30 Planar
81. the A button to make the picture larger zoom in or the W button to make the picture smaller zoom out To access the motorized lens shift control do either of the following Press MENU on the remote control Select Control from the Main Menu then press A or V to highlight Lens Control Press or gt to highlight Lens Shift and press ENTER When no menu is present on screen press ENTER on the system keypad or remote control unit three times Then use the A and W buttons to adjust the vertical lens position or the and buttons to adjust the horizontal lens position Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 3l Installation Connecting to AC Power 3 7 Turning on the Power 3 8 Lens Adjustments Focus Zoom Lens Shift Installation 3 9 Changing the OSD Language Installing the Optional Stray Light Shield For installations that require significant vertical lens shift 50 or more of the screen height a lens shield is provided with the PD7170 that minimizes stray light around the image The light shield attaches to threads at the end of the lens Or if you have installed a lens filter you can attach the light shield to it To install or remove the light shield squeeze the two side wings to snap it into place or release it Caufion Do not use fhe stray light shield unless the amount of vertical A lens shift exceeds 50 per cent of the screen height When you
82. these various installation methods Table 3 2 Projector Installation Options Advantages Considerations Front Screen Floor Mount Installation Easy to set up Shares floor space with audience Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access Front Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation Does not take up audience space Installation is more permanent Projector is unobtrusive Projector access is more difficult Projector cannot be accidentally moved Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation Projector is completely hidden Requires separate room Projector is easily accessed Installation cost is usually higher Usually good ambient light rejection Rear Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation Projector is completely hidden Requires separate room Usually good ambient light rejection Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror Projector is completely hidden Requires separate room Usually good ambient light rejection Installation cost is usually higher Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations 16 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Installation In general minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen Contrast lt Ambient Light ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen such as when a shaft of light from a
83. to alert the user to the presence of important NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL accompanying the appliance Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use the attachments accessories specified by Planar Systems apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer a
84. ve the trim ring attached to the motor housing on the lens you just removed To do this remove N the two screws and two metal clips that hold it in place Trim Ring Attach the trim ring to the motor housing on the new lens Note that the lens mount flange has a female socket connector for ES T the lens motor on the right side of 4 the flange The lens assembly i L ns Motor motor has a male socket E A Connector connector that mates with this NS n connector Hold the replacement lens assembly with the motor facing to the right Carefully insert the back of the lens assembly into the hole in the lens flange Slightly rotate the lens assembly counterclockwise to align the motor connectors on the lens and lens flange Gently push the lens assembly in until it is seated flush against the flange and the motor connectors have seated Carefully rotate the lens assembly clockwise until it stops and the metal clips at the back of the lens click into place Replace the projector front cover 22 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 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
85. y Noise Reduction Mode Simple or Advanced Control MI Key User Memory 1 Noise Reduction M2 Key User Memory 2 ISF Day or General Noise Reduction M3K SF Night Block Artifact Reduction T Rr 3 rigger Lamp 16 9 Letterbox 4 3 Mosquito Noise Reduction Tigger 4 3 Narrow or RS 232 Overscan Off Crop or Zoom en R HDMI T HDMI 2 RGB Gode Smee Setlorset2 Source Select Comp 1 Comp 2 Video S Video or SCART Auto Source On or Off Off HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB English French German Italian Spanish Swedish PIP Select Comp 1 Comp 2 Video Language Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese S Video or SCART Korean Portuguese or Russian Resync press ENTER to execute Model Name Color Space Auto REC709 REC601 Unit Serial Number R RGB PC or RGB Video Software Version Video Standard Auto NTSC PAL or SECAM Active PIP Source read only G CRT Film Video Bright or Pixel Clock X amma hi Graphics Signal Format Color Temperature EOM 79008 3008 Service H V Refresh Rate Lamp Hours DLP Frame Rate Auto 48 Hz 50 Hz or 60 Hz Lamp Hour Reset Reset Yes or No Color Gamut AUTO REGZO SMPTE C EBU Reset Everything or Native i Advanced Factory Reset Yes or No DynamicBlack On or Off Blue Only On or Off Adaptive COMMAS e 7 Blue Offset Test Patterns On or Off e reen Blue Offse RGB Adjust Altitude Auto or High dd Red Green Blue Gain S V Position H Position Fine Sync Phase Tracking Sync Level
86. y require adjustment 54 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Use the controls in the System menu shown in Figure 4 11 to adjust the lamp lt System change the display orientation and perform other common installation tasks MAIN A JC CONTROL LANGUAGE Standard OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Menu Exit ect Scroll Figure 4 11 PD7170 System Menu Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual 55 Operation Operation Source Enable To enable or disable selection of a source choose Source Enable from the System menu and press ENTER This displays the Source Enable sub menu shown in Figure 4 12 MAIN ADVANCED CONTROL LANGUAGE O Li Li Li o Li Li rv L1 Menu Exit Figure 4 12 Source Enable Sub Menu HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Enables or disables the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources RGB Enables or disables the RGB source Comp 1 Comp 2 Enables or disables the Component 1 and Component 2 sources Video Enables or disables the Composite video source Note If either Component 1 or Video is enabled SCART must be es disabled S Video Enables or disables the S Video source SCART Enables or disables the SCART RGBS source Note If SCART is enabled both Component 1 and Video must be disabled 56 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Operation PIP Position To change the position of the PIP image choose PIP Position from the System menu see Figure 4 13 Choose one of the fol
87. yntax for operations commands is as follows op lt operation gt lt command gt CR Precede operation and command with a space The command type can be one of 5 functions Operations Control Commands Function Command Action on unit Set lt value gt Makes the unit take that value Get fe Asks what the current value is Increment T Adds 1 to the current value Decrement Subtracts 1 from the current value Execute none Performs an action such as a reset 72 Planar PD7170 Installation Operation Manual Table 6 2 lists the valid operations commands For all but Execute functions the response from the projector is the command and lt value gt where value is the current value or NA if the value is not available For Execute functions the response is the same command All responses are in UPPERCASE Some operations command examples Input op bright CR Response OP BRIGHT 100 CR Input op bright CR Response OP BRIGHT 101 CR Input op bright 127 CR Response OP BRIGHT 127 CR Input op bright CR Response OP BRIGHT 126 CR Input op resync CR Response OP RESYNC CR Input op sharp mode 1 CR Response OP SHARP MODE 1 CR Input op sharp simple 50 CR Response OP SHARP SIMPLE NA CR Input op sharp simple CR Response OP SHARP SIMPLE NA CR The last three commands show what happens when a control is gray

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