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1. Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................iii Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vi Compliance Information ..............................................................................................vii 1. Introduction ..............................................................................................................
Mounting the PD7170 ..............................................................................................23 Floor Mounting (Upright) ...................................................................................23 Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)..............................................................................23 Adjusting the Projection Angle.........................................................................23 Connections to the PD7170 ............................................
6. Serial Communications ......................................................................................... 69 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration .........................................................69 Serial Command Syntax .........................................................................................69 Key Commands .................................................................................................69 Operations Commands ..............................................
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1. List Of Figures 2-1. PD7170 Front/Side View ............................................................................................5 2-2. PD7170 Rear/Bottom/Top View................................................................................7 2-3. PD7170 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................8 2-4. PD7170 Remote Control............................................................................................9 3-1.
List Of Figures 4-16. PD7170 Service Menu............................................................................................62 PR EL IM IN A RY 7-1. PD7170 Dimensions ..................................................................................................
1. This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar PD7170 Home Theater Projector. Introduction 1.1 About This Manual 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. Target Audience A RY Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed.
Introduction 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.
Introduction The Planar PD7170 has been engineered for the top quality picture performance and installation flexibility heretofore associated with projectors costing far more. 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits The PD7170 high-definition, 1280 x 720 native resolution, three-chip DLP™ 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.
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.
Controls and Functions 2. Controls and Functions Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key PD7170 components. 2.1 PD7170 at a Glance Top IR Sensor Power Button/ Status LED A RY System Keypad Exhaust Vent PR EL IM IN Intake Vent Projection Lens Front IR Sensor Figure 2-1. PD7170 Front/Side View • TOP IR SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.
Controls and Functions 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 and buttons to adjust focus, zoom or vertical lens position. Use the and buttons to adjust horizontal lens position. MENU Press this button to show or hide the OSD menus.
Controls and Functions 1 A RY 2 IN 3 PR EL IM 5 4 6 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.
Controls and Functions 2.2 PD7170 Rear Panel Figure 2-3 shows the PD7170 rear panel. (PD8150 only) 8 7 5 6 IN AC 1 3 AC 4 (PD8150 only) PR EL IM 2 10 9 A RY 11 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.
Controls and Functions 7. S-VIDEO A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 8. IR INPUT Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system. 9. TRIGGER 2 (3.5-mm, mini phono jack) Provides 12 (+/- 1.5) volt switched output for screen relays with 250mA current capacity and short protection. 10. TRIGGER 1 Provides 12 (+/- 1.5) volt switched output for screen relays with 250mA current capacity and short protection. A RY 11.
Controls and Functions 1. ON Use this button to turn the projector on. 2. OFF Use this button to turn the projector off. 3. Source Selection Buttons (1-5): Press to select a video source. By default, these buttons are assigned 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. 4. Cursor Buttons ( , , , ) Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.
Controls and Functions 8. Picture Adjustment Buttons: Contrast 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. A RY 9. LIGHT Press momentarily to activate remote backlighting.
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Installation 3. To install batteries in the remote control: 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Installation 3.1 Remote Control 2. Install two AA batteries with the correct polarity. 3. Replace the cover. 3. A RY 2. IN 1. • Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries. Notes on Batteries PR EL IM • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
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. A RY 90.0° 90.0° PR EL IM IN 135.0° Figure 3-1.
Installation Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PD7170 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...
Installation 3.3 Installation Considerations Installation Type ➤ 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 these various installation methods. Table 3-2.
Installation In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. Ambient Light Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen.
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 Lens Option Throw Ratio 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 A RY Vertical and Horizontal ➤ Position Throw Range in inches, with a 96x54-inch (1.
Installation 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. Screen Center 0% 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) A RY 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. PR EL IM 100% Width Lens Shift (1.
Installation 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. 1.
Installation The PD7170 is shipped with the standard (1.82 – 2.28) projection lens pre-installed. If your installation requires a different lens, proceed as follows to remove the standard lens and replace it with the required one. IN PR EL IM 2. Gently pull the cover away from the projector at each side to detach it. A RY 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws holding the projector front cover in place. 3. Remove the cover and set it aside. 4.
Installation 5. Press and hold the lens release button. Then, grasp the lens by the front and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops (approximately 30 degrees). A RY 6. Pull the lens straight out to remove it. Trim Ring PR EL IM IN 7. Remove the trim ring attached to the motor housing on the lens you just removed. To do this, remove the two screws and two metal clips that hold it in place. 8. Attach the trim ring to the motor housing on the new lens. 9.
Installation There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. 3.5 Mounting the PD7170 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, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation.
Installation Connector Panel Access ➤ Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen the four screws holding the rear compartment cover in place. PR EL IM IN A RY Then, remove the rear compartment cover by tilting it upward.
Installation Connect your video sources to the PD7170 as shown and described in the sections that follow. HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-7. Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source component output into the projector. PR EL IM IN A RY Tip HDMI or DVI Source(s) (BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player, HD Set Top Box, Game Console etc.) Figure 3-7.
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. Green Blue Red DVD Player or Other SCART RGBS Source PR EL IM IN Sync A RY See Figure 3-8. Personal Computer Figure 3-8.
Installation Component Video Connections: Connect your component video sources to the COMPONENT 1/SCART, COMPONENT 2 or RGB inputs as shown in Figure 3-9. Pb Pr PR EL IM IN A RY Y Y Pb Pr DTV Set-Top Box or Other Component (YPbPr) Source Figure 3-9.
Installation PR EL IM IN A RY Composite/S-Video Connections: Connect your Composite and S-Video sources to the PD7170 as shown in Figure 3-10. DVD Player, VCR, Satellite Receiver, Laser Disc etc. Figure 3-10.
Installation 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. 5 4 9 3 8 1 2 7 6 A RY 2 Transmit Data 3 Receive Data 5 Ground PR EL IM to Automation/ Control System or PC IN (none of the other pins are used) Figure 3-11.
Installation Connecting 12-Volt ➤ Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment 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 device Sleeve = Ground IN A RY Tip = +12V PR EL IM Figure 3-12.
Installation The PD7170 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale. Connecting to AC Power 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. ON 2. Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the PD7170. The LED flashes green to indicate that it is warming up. l 3.
Installation 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.
Installation 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. 3.10 Adjusting the Picture Orientation Rear Projection 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.
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Operation 4. Press M1, M2 or M3 to recall settings from a memory preset. Then, press ENTER to confirm your selection. Or, to cancel the operation, press to select Cancel and press ENTER. You can assign each of these three buttons to any of four memory presets. For more information, refer to M1 Key / M2 Key / M3 Key on page 59. Operation 4.
Operation 4.4 Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) For PIP purposes, there are three groups of inputs separated by their display modes: PIP SWAP LIGHT • 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.
Operation 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or system keypad to display the Main Menu. 2. There are six menus. Press 3. Press or or to select a sub-menu. to select a sub-menu item. 4. For each sub-menu item, the currently-selected value appears in white text or is otherwise highlighted. Press 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.
Operation Brightness Contrast Color Saturation Color Tint Sharpness Main Noise Reduction Overscan Source Select Resync Color Space Video Standard Gamma Color Temperature DLP Frame Rate Advanced Menu Position 0 ... 50* ...
Operation The PD7170 Main Menu, shown in Figure 4-2, provides access to the most commonly-used projector functions. Note 1. For best results, Planar recommends that you set 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. PR EL IM IN A RY 2. Image controls only operate on the active source.
Operation Aspect Ratio: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, press or to highlight Aspect Ratio. Use the or buttons to select the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size, installed lens configuration and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to Table 4-2. Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings Description Aspect Ratio of Source Signal 16:9 With Standard Lens (1.78:1 Screen) With Anamorphic Lens (2.
Operation Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Setting Description Letterbox 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.
Operation Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued) Aspect Ratio Setting Description Aspect Ratio of Source Signal Geometry of Projected Image With Standard Lens (1.78:1 Screen) With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen) 1080i HDTV Image 1080i HDTV Image Select Native to display the source signal in its native resolution, centered in the display area with no re-sizing or overscan.
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.
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. Above Black A RY Below Black Figure 4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness IN 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.
Operation Note Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to 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.
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.
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.
Operation Source Select: To select a video source, press or to highlight Source Select, then press ENTER. This displays the Source Select sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-7. PR EL IM IN A RY 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. Figure 4-7. Source Select Sub-Menu PIP Select: To select a PIP (secondary) video source, press PIP Select, then press ENTER. The default PIP selection is Off.
Operation PR EL IM IN A RY Use the controls in the Advanced menu, shown in Figure 4-8, to perform advanced image adjustments. 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.
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.
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. Note If PIP is active, the PD7170 converts the PIP source frame rate 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.
Operation Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values (continued) Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values Primary Color REC709 SMPTE “C” EBU 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 A RY DynamicBlack: Select DynamicBlack from the Advanced menu to enable (On) or disable (Off) the DynamicBlack actuator in the optical engine.
Operation • 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” pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color. The Gain controls increase or decrease the full-scale input range; the Offset controls shift the entire range, resulting in a change in brightness.
Operation Tip Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below). If 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. 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.
Operation PR EL IM IN A RY Use the controls in the System menu, shown in Figure 4-11, to adjust the lamp, change the display orientation and perform other, common installation tasks. Figure 4-11.
Operation PR EL IM IN A RY 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. 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.
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 following: • 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.
A RY Operation IN Figure 4-14. PIP Split-Screen Mode PR EL IM Menu Position: Select Menu Position from the System menu to change the OSD menu position. The default setting is “ “ (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 25%. Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the System menu to adjust the lamp output level.
Operation Logo Display: This controls whether or not the Planar logo appears during startup. Power On Chime: This controls the audible chime at startup. PR EL IM IN A RY Select Control from the Main Menu to set various options related to control of the projector. 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.
Operation Trigger 1: Select 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.
Operation Select Language from the Main Menu to change the OSD Language. Press or PR EL IM IN A RY The PD7170 can display the menus in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian. to select a language. Then, press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Operation Service ➤ 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/PIP Source • Pixel Clock • Signal Format • H/V Refresh Rate • Lamp Hours (number of lamp hours elapsed since the last reset) PR EL IM IN A RY Should you ever need to contact Planar Technical Support, this information will help them answer your questions and/or resolve pr
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.
Operation Note The OSD menus are not available when in “test pattern” mode. To turn test patterns off, press any key other than unit or built-in keypad. or on the remote control Altitude: Select Altitude from the Service Menu to control the operation of the projector’s cooling fan. PR EL IM IN A RY In most cases, the default setting (Auto) will maintain the correct operating temperature.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically between 2000 and 2500 hours depending on the Lamp Power setting), or 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. A RY 2.
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 Possible Cause(s) The projector does not turn on. • The PD7170 is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Possible Cause(s) Solution Colors in the image are swapped; for example, reds appear blue or vice versa. • The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the PD7170. • Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct PD7170 input. LED is flashing alternating green and red. • The lamp cover is open. • The lamp has failed or exceeded its usage life.
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Serial Communications 6. Serial Communications To interface the PD7170 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running terminal emulation software: 1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-11. 6.1 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration 2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. A RY 3.
Serial Communications Table 6-1 lists the serial command key names and IR codes. Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes RS232 Keyname Remote Button IR Code Set 1 Set 2 Description pow.on l 0x01 0xB7 Turn power on. src.sw (none) 0x02 0xB8 Switch to the next source. 0x09 0xB9 Turn power off. 0x15 0xBA Bring up or cancel menu display. 0x17 0xBB Keypad enter. 0x18 0xBC Keypad down arrow. 0x1A 0xBD Keypad up arrow. 0x1D 0xBE Keypad left arrow.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued) RS232 Keyname Remote Button gam.brig gam.pc IR Code Description Set 2 (none) 0x89 0xC9 Switch to Bright Room gamma. (none) 0x8A 0xCA Switch to PC gamma. src.1 1 0x8B 0xCB Switch the active source to source 1. src.2 2 0x8C 0xCC Switch the active source to source 2. src.3 3 0x8D 0xCD Switch the active source to source 3. src.4 4 0x8E 0xCE Switch the active source to source 4. src.
Serial Communications Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued) RS232 Keyname Remote Button asp.narr Description Set 2 (none) 0xA1 0xE1 Apply 4:3 Narrow aspect ratio to the active source. PIP 0xA3 0xE3 Switch to next “PIP Select” state. pip.1 (none) 0xA4 0xE4 Change “PIP Select” to source 1. pip.2 (none) 0xA5 0xE5 Change “PIP Select” to source 2. pip.3 (none) 0xA6 0xE6 Change “PIP Select” to source 3. pip.4 (none) 0xA7 0xE7 Change “PIP Select” to source 4.
Serial Communications Table 6-2 lists the valid operations commands. For all but Execute functions, the response from the projector is the command and “= ” where 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.
Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued) Operation Values Commands = 0 = ISF Day 1 = ISF Night bright = ? + - 0 - 200 contrast = ? + - 0 - 200 saturat = ? + - 0 - 200 tint = ? + - 0 - 200 sharp.simple = ? + - 0 - 200 sharp.mode = ? 0 = Simple 1 = Advanced = ? + - 0 - 200 = ? + - 0 - 200 = ? + - 0 - 200 sharp.over = ? + - 0 - 200 horiz.text = ? + - 0 - 200 vert.text = ? + - 0 - 200 diag.text = ? + - 0 - 200 text.over = ? + - 0 - 200 noise.
Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued) Values Commands = ? 0 = HDMI 1 1 = HDMI 2 2 = RGB 3 = YPrPb 1 4 = YPrPb 2 5 = S-Video 6 = Video 7 = SCART pip.select = ? 0 = 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 = ? IN source.sel Notes A RY Operation PR EL IM 0 = Auto 1 = REC709 2 = REC601 3 = RGB-PC 4 = RGB-Video video.
Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued) Operation Values Commands 0 = Off 1 = On = ? focus + - zoom + - vert.offset + - horiz.offset + - red.off = ? + - 0-200 green.off = ? + - 0-200 = ? + - 0-200 = ? + - 0-200 = ? + - 0-200 red.gain IN green.gain A RY dblack blue.off blue.gain = ? + - 0-200 vert.pos = ? + - 0-200 horiz.pos = ? + - 0-200 phase = ? + - 0-200 tracking = ? + - 0-200 sync.level = ? + - 0-200 pip.
Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued) Values Commands = ? 0 = Black 1 = Blue 2 = White 3 = Logo auto.pow.off = ? 0 = Off 1 = On auto.pow.on = ? 0 = Off 1 = On rear.proj = ? 0 = Off 1 = On ceil.mode = ? 0 = Off 1 = On 2 = Auto logo.disp = ? 0 = Off 1 = On power.chime = ? 0 = Off 1 = On PR EL IM IN blank.
Serial Communications Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued) Operation Values Commands Notes ? 0 = HDMI 1 1 = HDMI 2 2 = RGB 3 = YPrPb 1 4 = YPrPb 2 5 = S-video 6 = Video 7 = SCART h.refresh ? kHz v.refresh ? Hz pixel.clock ? MHz ? ? ? signal lamp.hours IN total.hours A RY act.source pip.source environment ? (execute) fact.reset (execute) blue.
Specifications 7. Specifications 7.1 PD7170 Specifications Table 7-1 lists the PD7170 specifications. Table 7-1. PD7170 Specifications Signal Compatibility 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.
Specifications Table 7-1. PD7170 Specifications (continued) Performance Texas Instruments DLP® 1280x720 DMD (x 3) Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (921,600 pixels) Aspect Ratios: Native (Pixel-to-Pixel), 16:9, Letterbox, 4:3, 4:3 Narrow, Letterbox (Anamorphic lens compatible) Projection Lens (Standard): F/3.5, 25.5~32.
Specifications Table 7-1. PD7170 Specifications (continued) General 25.3" (643mm) L x 20.4" (519mm) W x 8.9" (225mm) H (see Figure 7-1) Weight (without lens): 40.8 lbs. (18.50 kg) Operating Temperature: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) Operating Altitude: Sea Level - 10,000 feet (3,048m) Operating Humidity: 0% to 85% non-condensing Universal Power Supply: 100V - 240V at 50-60Hz (auto-ranging), true soft power Power Consumption: 400 Watts (1365.
Specifications 7.2 PD7170 Dimensions Figure 7-1 shows the PD7170 dimensions, in millimeters. A RY 225 12.80 IN 519 100 PR EL IM 643 145 M4x12mm MAX. (4x) 80 LENS 150 160 125 193 Figure 7-1.
Specifications 7.3 Supported Timings Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the PD7170. Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input 640x480 800x600 Resolution 640x480 800x600 Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) Refresh Rate (Hz) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) RGB Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Composite S-Video 60.00 31.469 25.175 √ – √ – 66.59 35.892 29.862 √ – √ – 75.00 37.500 31.500 √ – √ – 85.00 43.269 36.
Specifications Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued) Supported? (√ = Yes, – = No) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) RGB Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Composite S-Video 56.250 148.500 √ √ √ – √ √ √ – Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 1080/50p 1920x1080 50.00 1080/60p 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 148.350/148.500 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 3.580 – – – √ NTSC 4.43 – 59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750 4.430 – – – √ PAL-B/G – 4.
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