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Preface Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing the Planar DLP® projector! Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
User’s Manual Power Safety ¾ Only use the supplied power cord. ¾ Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. ¾ Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 32 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: ¾ Unplug the power cord.
Preface Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport • Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms • Supports resolutions up to SXGA+ at 16.
User’s Manual Table of contents GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 PACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS ..........................................................................................................
Preface PR5020 Projection distance and size table................................................................................................................... 42 TIMING MODE TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................ 43 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE .....................................................................................................................................
GETTING STARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: REMOTE CONTROL (WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) DLP® PROJECTOR POWER CORD USB CABLE (USB TYPE A-TO-B USB) COMPOSITE VIDEO CABLE (RCA 3-TO-RCA 3) COMPUTER CABLE (VGA-VGA) AUDIO CABLE (MINI JACK-TO-MINI JACK) CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) USERS GUIDE CARRYING CASE Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
User’s Manual Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Focus Focuses the projected image 17 2. Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 17 3. Screws Holds lamp to projector 4. See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” 3 5. Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 7 6. Lens Slide lens cap before use. 7.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual ITEM 8. LABEL DESCRIPTION Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster SEE PAGE: 16 Important: Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings. Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Keystone/ Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 18 2.
User’s Manual ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 7. VOL+/ Right cursor Increases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 8. Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 9. Menu Opens and exits the OSD SEE PAGE: 18 13 10. Source Detects the input device 11.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Rear view ITEM LABEL 1. Rear IR receiver 2. DVI-D DESCRIPTION Receiver for IR signal from remote control SEE PAGE: 7 Connect a DVI-D cable (not supplied) from a computer (For PR5020 only) 3. VGA IN Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer 4. VGA OUT Connect to a monitor (not supplied) 5. S-video Connect the S-video cable (not supplied) from a video device 6. Video Connect a composite video cable (supplied) from a video device. 7.
User’s Manual ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 14. Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock system 36 Note: If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video connector. S-video provides a better quality signal. Bottom view ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 1. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. 2. Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 3.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens. 3.
User’s Manual ITEM LABEL 7. Page Down 8. Up cursor 9. Right cursor 10. Down cursor 11. DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: Page down when connected through USB to a PC Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 18 Volume +/- Adjusts volume 17 12. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker 13. Zoom+ Zoom in 14. Zoom- Zoom out 15. Freeze Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture 16. Blank Makes the screen blank 17. Source Detects the input device 18.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 10 meters (33 feet) and 30 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control, move a little closer.
SETUP AND OPERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA alkaline batteries. 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output connector. ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION A Rear IR B DVI-D C VGA in Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer.
User’s Manual Warning: As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making connections.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the lens cover. Connect the power cord to the projector [A] Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch [B] from on (O) to off ( — ) The POWER and READY LEDs on the projector turn on. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the Ready LED is on a steady (not flashing) orange and then press the Power button to turn on the projector. The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected.
User’s Manual 7. 8. When the “Power Off?/Press Power again” message appears, press the Power button. The projector turns off. Turn off the main Power switch when the Ready LED stops flashing. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing, indicating the projector has cooled down.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the projector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See “Navigating the OSD” on page 18 and “Setting the OSD Language” on page 19 for help on using OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector.
User’s Manual Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over. 1. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector [A] and press the height-adjuster button [B]. The height adjuster drops down [C]. 2. 3.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected image and screen size. B Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image A . Press the Keystone button on the remote control. The keystone control appears on the display. Use the Keystone button to correct image distortion. Adjusting the Volume 1. 2. 3. Press the Volume +/- button on the remote control.
User’s Manual ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on the projector. 1. To open the OSD, press the Menu button. but- 2. There are six menus.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. The Main menu appears. 2. Press the cursor 3. Press the cursor 4. Press the button until Tool is highlighted. button until Tool is highlighted. button until your language is displayed. 5. Press the Menu button twice to close the OSD.
User’s Manual Setting the OSD Language Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Main Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Main button to move up and down in the Main menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Brightness Press the cursor button to adjust the brightness. (Range: 0 – 100) 50 Contrast Press the cursor button to adjust the contrast.
User’s Manual Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S-video Brightness x x x x x Contrast x x x x x Sharpness x x x x x Color Temp x x x x x Color Saturation x x x Color Tint x x x Gamma x x x x x Color Space x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available to video source – 22 –
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Setup button to move up and down in the Setup menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Horizontal Position Press the cursor button to move the image left or right. (Range: 0 – 100) 50 Vertical Position Press the cursor button to move the image up or down.
User’s Manual Function Reset RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S-video x x x x x x = available to video source Advance Feature to move to the Setup menu. Press to Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move up and down in move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or . Press the Advance Feature menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual ITEM Security Lock DESCRIPTION Press the cursor button to enable or disable Security Lock. When you enable Security Lock a Register Password dialog box appears: DEFAULT — You can only use the following four cursor buttons, in the password fields. Press the cursor buttons five times in any order and confirm to set the password. When the password is enabled, it must be entered every time after you power on the projector.
User’s Manual User Color to Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Setup menu. Press to move to the User move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or . Press to move up and down to select a color. Press Color menu and then press Enter or . Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Red Green Press the cursor button to adjust the red color level.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Config Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Config button to move up and down in the Config menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Blank Screen Press the cursor button to select a background color for the blank screen.
User’s Manual Utility Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Utility button to move up and down in the Utility menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION Video Type Press the cursor button to select the video standard (Range: Auto – NTSC – PAL – SECAM) Video AGC Press the cursor button to enable or disable automatic gain control for the video source.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual ITEM Digital Zoom DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Digital operation for zoom and pan adjustment. Press Enter or . The Zoom menu appears. — Press to zoom in; press to zoom out. Press Enter or to open the Pan menu. (You must zoom in before you can open the Pan menu.) Use the cursor buttons to pan the zoomed image. Press the Menu button to exit.
User’s Manual Tool Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Tool button to move up and down in the Tool menu. Press Enter or to conmenu. Press the cursor firm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Language Press the cursor Remote control test Follow on-screen prompts to carry out the remote control test. You are returned to the Tool menu at the end or by pressing the Menu button. USB test Follow on-screen prompts to carry out the USB test.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Status Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Status button to move up and down in the Status menu. menu. Press the cursor ITEM DESCRIPTION Video Information Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB/DVI mode. Displays the color standard for video mode. Active Source Displays the active source. Software Version Displays information about the software version.
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordinance regulations. 2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 2. Open the lamp compartment cover (B). B 3. 4. Remove the two screws from the lamp module (C). Lift the module handle up (D).
User’s Manual 5. 6. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module (D) D Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Status menu. Press the cursor button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset. Press the cursor or Enter button. A message screen appears. 5. Press the cursor buttons in this order: ; ; ; . The Status menu appears again showing the Lamp Hours reset to zero.
User’s Manual Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores. Refer to the following to clean the projector lens. 1. Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth. (Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens.) 2. Lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion. Caution: 1. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. 2. To prevent discoloration or fading, avoid getting cleaner on the projector case. Cleaning the Case Refer to the following to clean the projector case.
TROUBLESHOOTING Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions. • Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working.
User’s Manual LED Error Messages ERROR CODE MESSAGE POWER LED/FLASHES READY LED/FLASHES Lamp usage task created error 2 1 Environment usage task created error 2 2 Thermal break status error 3 0 T1 temperature over temperature 3 1 T1 sensor status fail 4 1 Lamp lit error 5 1 Ballast SCI error 5 2 Ballast UART error 5 3 Fan1 error (Lamp) 6 1 Fan2 error (Ballast) 6 2 Fan3 error (Burner) 6 3 Fan4 error (Power) 6 4 Lamp door sensor detect high 7 0 DMD error 8 0 Color
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer. Problem: The image is flat with no contrast Adjust the Contrast setting on the Main menu of the OSD. Problem: The color of the projected image does not match the source image. Adjust the Color Temperature and Gamma settings on the Main menu of the OSD. Lamp Problems Problem: There is no light from the projector 1. Check that the power cable is securely connected. 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Input/output connectors Data in PR3010 PR3020 PR5020 × × DVI-D RGB HD-15 Data out RGB HD-15 Video composite video (RCAx1) S-video Audio in Stereo RCAx2 (L+R) Stereo Mini-jack Audio out Control Stereo Mini-jack × × USB Security Kensington lock – 40 – RS-232
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size C D A B L Projection Distance PR3020 and PR3010 Projection distance and size table Max. Screen Size (Wide) Projection Distance L Diagonal Width A 1.89 Height C Max. Screen Size (Tele) Diagonal Width B 2.18 Height D 1.00 m 0.66 m 0.53 m 0.40 m 0.57 m 0.46 m 0.34 m 3.28 ' 26.04 '' 20.83 '' 15.62 '' 22.57 '' 18.06 '' 13.54 '' 1.50 m 0.99 m 0.79 m 0.60 m 0.86 m 0.69 m 0.52 m 4.92 ' 39.06 '' 31.25 '' 23.
User’s Manual 22.96 ' 182.27 '' 145.82 '' 109.36 '' 158.02 '' 126.42 '' 94.81 '' 10.00 m 6.61 m 5.29 m 3.97 m 5.73 m 4.59 m 3.44 m 32.80 ' 260.38 '' 208.31 '' 156.23 '' 225.75 '' 180.60 '' 135.45 '' PR5020 Projection distance and size table Max. Screen Size (Wide) Projection Distance L Diagonal Width A 1.8 Height C Max. Screen Size (Tele) Diagonal Width B 2.1 Height D 1.00 m 0.69 m 0.56 m 0.42 m 0.60 m 0.48 m 0.36 m 3.28 ' 27.34 '' 21.87 '' 16.40 '' 23.43 '' 18.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution NTSC Frequency H. Frequency V. Video Digital Analog 60.0 Ο － － 15.625 50.0 Ο － － 640 x 350 37.9 85.1 － Ο Ο 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 － Ο Ο 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 43.3 85.
User’s Manual Projector Dimensions 300 mm(11.8") 96 mm(3.8") 244 mm(9.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC Warning 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Planar Systems, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Planar Customer Support Telephone: US: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866) 752-6271 Outside US: (503) 748-5799 E-mail: PlanarSupport@planar.com Online Technical Library: http://www.planar.com/support Hours: M-F, 8am - 8pm ET, 12pm - 12am GMT © 2006 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
