PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display Owner’s Operating Manual www.planarhometheater.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Flat-Panel LCDs 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.
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1. Table of Contents ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................iii Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ vi Compliance Information ..............................................................................................vii 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................
4. Operation ............................................................................................................... 23 Turning on the Power ..............................................................................................23 Changing the OSD Language ...............................................................................23 Setting the PC Display Properties ...........................................................................24 Using the On-Screen Menus ....................
1. List of Figures 2-1. PD520 Controls and Indicators .................................................................................5 2-2. PD520 Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs ....................................................................6 2-3. PD520 Remote Control..............................................................................................9 3-1. HDMI Connections...................................................................................................17 3-2.
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1. This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar Model PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display. Throughout this manual, the Planar PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display is referred to simply as the “PD520.” Planar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the PD520. Introduction 1.1 About This Manual Target Audience A RY Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed.
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 Caution WARNING 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.
Combining impressive specifications, connectivity and technology into an artful design that bespeaks good taste, the Planar PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display will make your heart race. 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits Designed especially for the home theater aficionado, the PD520 offers 1080p HD resolution, dramatic brightness, dynamic contrast, handsome design and the most sophisticated video processing technology available.
Parts List ➤ Your PD520 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.
2. Controls and Functions 2.1 PD520 at a Glance Figure 2-1 shows the locations of the PD520 controls and indicators. Controls and Indicators A RY Right Side AV 1 MENU 2 IN + VOL 3 PR EL IM – 4 5 7 6 Figure 2-1. PD520 Controls and Indicators 1. AV Button (Input Source Selection) To select a source, press the AV button (with no menus visible on-screen). Use the or button (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press AV again.
3. Volume Adjustment Buttons (VOL - / VOL +) Use these buttons to adjust the sound volume. When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the left- and right-arrow ( and ) buttons on the PD520 remote control unit. 4. / When a menu is visible on-screen, these buttons operate identically to the up- and down-arrow ( and ) buttons on the PD520 remote control unit. 5. Power Button 6. Remote Control Sensor PD520 Inputs and Outputs ➤ A RY 7.
1. INPUT2 Audio Input 2. INPUT2 Composite Video Input Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or other composite video source. 3. INPUT2 S-Video Input Standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 4. Headphone Jack 5. Main Power Switch 6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the PD520 to power here. A RY 7. RGB A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The PD520 automatically detects the signal resolution.
22. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (S/PDIF – Coaxial) 23. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (TosLink – Optical) Connect either #22 or #23 to the digital audio input of an A/V amplifier with a Dolby Digital® decoder. 24. RS-232 CONTROL PORT A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. 25. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) 26. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) PR EL IM IN A RY For connection of the right (27) left (28) speakers. Connect a speaker with an impedance of 4 ohms.
Figure 2-3 shows the PD520 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. 2 1 4 5 6 7 IN 8 A RY 3 10 11 13 PR EL IM 9 12 Figure 2-3. PD520 Remote Control Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual 9 2.
1. ON Use this button to turn the PD520 on. 2. OFF Use this button to turn the PD520 off. 3. BRIGHTNESS (+ / -) Use these buttons to adjust the brightness. 4. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Function Buttons PIP Press to change the PIP mode (picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture or off). A RY POSITION Press to choose the PIP window position (top left, top right, bottom left or bottom right corner). SIZE Press to choose from three PIP window sizes. SWAP Press to swap the main and PIP windows. IN 5.
7. CONTRAST (+ / -) Use these buttons to adjust the contrast. 8. Sound Control Buttons VOL - / VOL + Use these buttons to adjust sound volume. MUTE Press this button to mute the audio output to the speakers and headphones. 9. Source Selection Buttons INPUT 1 / INPUT 2 / INPUT 3 / INPUT 4 Use these buttons to select Input 1, Input 2, Input 3 or Input 4. Input 1 and Input 2 have both S-Video and composite video connectors. Input 3 and Input 4 have both component and composite video connectors.
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3. Installation 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control: Battery Installation 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it. A RY 2. Insert the included batteries. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the and markings inside the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery cover back on until it snaps into place. Note 1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. PR EL IM IN 2.
3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PD520 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Note Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview Step For Details, refer to page...
Proper installation of your PD520 will ensure the highest possible picture quality. Whether you are installing the PD520 temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally. You can either place the PD520 on a table or in an entertainment center, or mount it on a wall. 3.
3.4 Connections to the PD520 Proceed as follows to connect the PD520 to your video sources, external controller(s) – if present – and AC power. When connecting your equipment: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the correct signal cables for each source. • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. • Use the left audio input when connecting mono audio sources.
Rear of the Display INPUT4 INPUT3 HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI Cable (sold separately) A RY BD/HD-DVD/ DVD/DTV STB Rear of the Display PR EL IM IN Rear of the PC Audio Cable (Sold Separately) HDMI-to-DVI Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-1.
RGB Connections: The PD520 has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer; see Figure 3-2. Rear of the Display Rear of the PC INPU INPUT3 Audio Cable (Sold Separately) A RY D-Sub 15 Pin Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-2. Analog RGB Connections 1. Refer to Computer Signal Compatibility on page 52 for a list of computer signals compatible with the PD520. Use with signals other than those listed may cause some functions not to work. PR EL IM IN Tip 2.
Component Video Connections: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 of the PD520 as shown in Figure 3-3. INPUT4 INPUT3 A RY Audio Cable DVD/DTV STB IN Video Cable Figure 3-3. Component Video Connections PR EL IM Composite/S-Video Connections: The PD520 has two (2) S-Video and four (4) composite video inputs for connecting a VCR, camcorder, laser disc player or DVD player; see Figure 3-4.
MONITOR OUT ➤ Connection The PD520 has stereo audio and Composite video outputs for connecting to a second VCR or other auxiliary equipment. Connect the Monitor-OUT audio and video jacks to the audio and video inputs of the VCR or other equipment as shown in Figure 3-5. You can route either the main or picture-in-picture (PIP) source signal to this output. For more information, refer to Monitor Out on page 36. Note The audio output level is fixed.
Connect the (positive) and (negative) speaker wires to the rear-panel SPEAKER-R and SPEAKER-L terminals; see Figure 3-7. Connect speakers with an impedance of 4 ohms. Maintain the correct polarity. For more information, refer to the owner’s manual for your speakers. Twist exposed wire strands together. Push tab to the open position, and insert the wire. Then, close tab firmly to secure the wire in place. Right Speaker Figure 3-7.
RS-232 Controller ➤ Connection Use a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male connector to connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the SERVICE port on the PD520; see Figure 3-9. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 45. To PC or Automation/ Control System DB-9 Male Connector Pin Assignments: A RY 2 3 5 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 Transmit Data Receive Data Ground Not Connected Rear Panel PR EL IM IN Figure 3-9.
4. 1. Turn on your source components. 2. Plug the female end of the supplied power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the PD520 (AC 100V ~ 240V). See Figure 2-2. Operation 4.1 Turning on the Power 3. Connect the other end to your AC power source. PR EL IM 6. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the PD520 will display an image. IN 5. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the display (or press the power button on the side of the display).
To maximize image quality when using the PD520 with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this: 1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start menu and click on “Control Panel.” A RY 4.3 Setting the PC Display Properties IN 2. Double click on the Display icon. 3. Click the Settings tab on the display dialog box. PR EL IM 4. Set the Screen area to 1920x1080 pixels. 5. Click the Advanced button and click the Monitor tab on the dialog box.
Note 1. The maximum available resolution and vertical frequency is 1920x1080/60Hz or the maximum supported by your video card, whichever is lower. You can get the best picture at 1920x1080/60Hz. 2. The PD520 supports 24-bit color (16,777,216 possible colors). To use the on-screen menus: 1. Press MENU to display the Main Menu. , ) on the A RY 2. To select a menu item, use the up- or down-arrow buttons ( remote control to highlight it. 3. Press ENTER or the right-arrow button ( ) to access that menu.
Image Adjust Color Temp. Gamma Save Settings Restore Settings Balance Equalizer Surround Digital Audio Out Speaker Audio Delay Caption 0, 5, 10, ... 100 5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom 1.8, 2.2 or 2.5 Custom Vivid, Custom, Standard or Cinema L10, L9, L8 ... 0 ... R8, R9, R10 Standard, Music, Film, Speech or Custom (On/Off) PCM or Dolby Digital (On/Off) 0, 1, 2 ... 40 msecs. English, Français, Español, Português or Deutsch Auto Adjust Clock Phase H. Position V.
The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all PD520 functions. Main Menu PD520 Source Aspect Ratio Image Adjust Audio Setup Installer From the Main Menu, select Source to choose a video signal source. Source The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, PC is the active source. Input1 Input2 Input3 Input4 > PC A RY HDMI1 To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER.
Table 4-1. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Remote Control Key 4:3 4:3 Description 4:3 Image on 16:9 Screen (Display) LET BOX A RY Letterbox IN 4:3 Image on 16:9 Display (Letterbox aspect ratio) NATIVE PR EL IM Native NATIVE Aspect Ratio (No re-sizing) 1080i HDTV Image 720p HDTV Image 4:3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of a 16:9 display. 4:3 is the aspect ratio used by computer monitors, standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes.
Use the controls in the Image Adjust menu to calibrate your PD520 for optimum picture quality. Planar recommends that setup and calibration be performed by a trained, certified installation technician. All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate each input separately. Note When you change a picture quality setting, save the change to a preset afterwards. Otherwise, the change will be lost when a different input is selected.
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 Image Adjust menu. Using the left- and right-arrow ( ) buttons, adjust the brightness 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.
A RY blue red magenta green cyan yellow gray Color Saturation: On your external test pattern source, select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4. IN Figure 4-4. Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint blue red magenta green cyan PR EL IM yellow gray Select Color from the Image Adjust menu.
PR EL IM IN A RY Sharpness: “Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To adjust sharpness, select Sharpness from the Image Adjust menu and press ENTER. On your external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5. Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and different sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them. Figure 4-5.
Save Settings: The PD520 lets you save image quality settings for each input and supported resolution to a preset. You can recall this preset at a later time by simply pressing a button on the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command (see below).
Audio ➤ Audio Balance: To adjust the left/right speaker balance, select Balance from the Audio Menu and press ENTER. Use the left- and/or right-arrow buttons to make one channel louder than the other. Balance Equalizer Surround Digital Audio Out Note A RY Surround: The PD520 has a “surround sound” mode that simulates a multi-channel sound system. To use the surround mode, select Surround from the Audio menu and set it to On. When Surround is set to On, the graphic equalizer is disabled.
Use the controls in the Setup menu to perform advanced image quality adjustments and access various other PD520 features. OSD Language: Select OSD Language from the Setup menu and press ENTER. Then, use the up- or down-arrow buttons to select the OSD language (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or German). Press ENTER again to confirm your selection.
• CC On Mute: To have the PD520 show captions when the audio output is muted, set this option to Yes. Letterbox Mode: Select Letterbox Mode from the Setup menu to change the zoom factor that takes effect when you select the Letterbox aspect ratio (refer to Table 4-1). When you select Letterbox, the image is enlarged (zoomed in) by a factor of approximately 1.33.
PC Signal: The RGB input supports both DTV and VESA (computer) resolutions and signal timings. If the RGB source is a computer, select PC. If it is a DTV set-top box or other equipment with an RGB output, select Video. Film Mode: To smooth out moving images from interlaced, standard-definition (SD) sources, select Film Mode and set it to Automatic. In most cases, the PD520 detects the proper “pull-down” rate and vertical frequency.
• DNR: To apply Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) to the input signal, select DNR from the Image Adjust menu. Noise reduction is useful for clearing up noisy RGB images such as those from a PC. Adjust as desired using the left- or right-arrow buttons, keeping in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also “soften” the image. • MPEG NR: Use the MPEG Filter to reduce or eliminate so-called “mosquito noise” in MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or DVDs).
You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset; otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected: • Brightness • Contrast • Color saturation • Tint • Sharpness • Gamma • Color temperature selection (5400, 6500, 8500 or Custom) To save image settings to a preset, select Save Settings from the Installer menu and select “Vivid,” “Cinema,” “Standard” or “Custom.
4.5 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. A RY The PIP window appears inside the main image window. 2. Press the ( PR EL IM IN Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode. Press PIP again to turn PIP off.
To select a PIP (secondary) signal source, press SWAP, select the desired source and press SWAP again. For each source, Table 4-2 shows which of the other sources are available as a PIP source. Table 4-2. Available Main and PIP Source Combinations PIP Input Source INPUT3 INPUT4 VIDEO COMP VIDEO COMP PC HDMI1 HDMI2 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ – √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ – – √ √ √ √ √ √ √ – – √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ – √ √ √ IN A RY – – PR EL IM COMP. VIDEO COMP.
3 2 4 1 To change the PIP window size, press the SIZE ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the desired window size. PR EL IM IN Changing the PIP Size ➤ To change the PIP window position, press the POSITION ( ) button on the remote control repeatedly until the window is in the desired position. (You cannot change the secondary window position when in side-by-side PIP mode.
5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of the PD520. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to clean the PD520. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the display or remote control unit. 5.1 Cleaning Cleaning the Display Panel Body and Remote Control A RY Wipe the display and remote control gently with a soft cloth.
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Possible Cause(s) Picture is okay, but there is no sound. • Audio output is muted. A RY • Volume setting is too low. • Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all. • Speakers are connected incorrectly or not at all. • Audio settings are incorrect. Solution • Press the MUTE button on the remote control. • Turn up the volume. • Check audio connections to source component. • Check speaker connections (Figure 3-7).
6. Serial Communications To interface the PD520 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software, connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-9. (Use a straight-through cable.) 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration A RY Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to match that of the PD520 RS-232 port.
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Table 6-1. Serial Commands Command Description The following serial commands are meant to emulate buttons on the remote control. Each button has its own serial command, so effectively it is as if you were using the IR remote only you’ll be doing so via serial commands. These commands provide active OSD responses just like the IR remote.
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7. 7.1 PD520 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the PD520 specifications. Table 7-1. PD520 Specifications 1920 x 1080 Screen Size: 52 in.
Table 7-1. PD520 Specifications (continued) Operating Environment: 40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC); 20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing) Dimensions: See Figure 7-1 Weight (including stand): 94.0 lbs. (42.64 kg) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick, NRTL, GOST, MIC, SABS, RoHS, China RoHS Limited Warranty: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user. PR EL IM IN A RY Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Figure 7-1 shows the PD520 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). A RY 49.84 45.35 30.00 33.72 4.51 11.22 PR EL IM 3.72 IN 25.51 Wall Mount Screw 6 x M8 Tap 23.62 7.87 7.87 5.55 Figure 7-1. PD520 Dimensions Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual 51 7.
7.3 Computer Signal Compatibility The PD520 can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD and HDMI inputs. Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the PD520, and indicates which of those are VESA standards. Table 7-2. Computer/Video Signal Compatibility Chart Signal Type Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) RGB HDMI 640x350 85 85.00 31.28 √ – VESA 640x400 85 85.00 35.78 √ – VESA 640x480 60 60.00 29.
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