Planar PR5030 manual

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User’s Manual — ii — Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustratio ns and software, is protected under international copy- right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this man ual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. © Copyright February, 2008 Disclaimer Th[...]

Preface — iii — Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing the Planar DLP ® projector! Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this secti on carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ens ure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future refer[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Power Safety  Only use the supplied power cord.  Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic.  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 ha[...]

Preface — v — Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport • Compatible with all major video st andards including NTSC, P AL, and SECAM • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms • Supports resolutions up to WXGA at 16.7 milli on colors to deliver crisp, clear images • Flexible[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual — vi — Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 P ACKING C HECKLIST ..........................................................................................[...]

Preface — vii — I NPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................................... .............. 44 P ROJECTION D ISTANCE VS . P ROJECTION S IZE ................................................................................................................[...]

– 1 – Getting Started Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP® projector Remote control (with two AAA batteries) 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 manu[...]

DLP ® Projector – 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 35 4. See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” 3 5. Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 7 6. [...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs Item Label Description See page: 1. Keystone/ Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 17 , 18 2. VOL-/ Left cursor Decreases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 17 , 18 Orange Lamp ready—y[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Rear view Item Label Description See page: 1. Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 7 2. DVI-I Connect a DVI-I cable (not supplied) from a computer 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 (n[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual — 5 — Item Label Description See page: 13. Power Switch Turns the power on and off 13 14. Power Connect the power cord (supplied) 13 15. Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock system 40 Note: If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA ja cks (composite video) connect to the S[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Bottom view Item Label Description See page: 1. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. 2. Height adjuster but- ton Push to release height adjuster 3. Height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed 4. Tilt adjuster Adjust angle of the [...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting tur ned on. Certain high-frequency fluores- cent lights can disrupt re mote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control a[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 8 – Item Label Description See page: 8. Right cursor 9. Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 18 10. Volume +/- Adjusts volume 17 11. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker 12. Zoom+ Zoom in 13. Zoom- Zoom out 14. Freeze Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture 15. Blank Makes the screen blank 16. S[...]

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 ar e not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the re mote will function well within a radi [...]

– 10 – Setup and Operation Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the di- rection of the arrow. 2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. 3. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries. (Alkaline is better) 2. Dispose of used batter[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as we ll as video devices can be connected to the proj ector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS play ers, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecti ng device to confirm it has the appropri[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 12 – Item Label Description Audio-out Audio loop-thru USB Connect the supplied USB cable (s up p li ed ) from a computer for USB mouse function and firmware upgrades. RS-232 Reserved for installation control. Warning: As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecti ng devices bef[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. Slide the lens cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the projector [A] Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch [B] from off (O) to on ( — ) 3. The POWER and READY LEDs on the projector turn on. Turn on the connected devices. 4. Ensure the Ready LED is on a stead[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 6. When the “Power Off?/Press Power again” message appears, press the Power button. The projector turns off. 7. Turn off the main Power switch when the Ready LED stops flashing. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED st ops flashing, indicating the projector has cooled down. – 14 –[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to se t a password and prevent unauthorized use of the pro- jector. When enabled, the password must be enter ed after you power on the projector. (See “Navigating the OSD” on page 18 and “Setting the OSD Language” on page 1[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following w hen setting up the projector: • The projector table or st and 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[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the pro- jected image and screen size B . 2. Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the pro- jected image A . 3. Press the Keystone but- ton on the remote control or keypad. The keystone[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 18 – On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Settings OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you ma ke image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control curs or buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The [...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projec tor while reading this section. Set the OSD lan- guage to your preference before conti nuing. (The default l anguage is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. Press the cursor ◄► button to navigate to Installation I . 2. Press the cursor [...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. – 20 –[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual OSD Sub-Menu Overview – 21 –[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Image Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Image menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Image menu. Press to change values for settings. Item Description Display Mode Press the cursor ◄► button to set the display mode. Source: Presentation,[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 23 – Image Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Display Mode x x x x x Brilliant Color x x x x x Brightness x x x x x Contrast x x x x x Sharpness x x x x x Gamma x x x x x Advanced x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available to video source[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Advanced Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Image menu. Press ▼▲ to move to the Advanced menu and then press Enter or ► . Press ▼▲ to move up and down in the Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Color Space Press the cu[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Color Manager Press Enter / ► to enter the color manager submenu. Item Description Red Press Enter / ► button to adjust the red color level. Range: Hue (-99 ~ 99), Saturation (0 ~ 199), Gain (0 ~ 199) Green Press Enter / ► button to adjust the green color level. Range: Hue (-99 ~ 99), Saturation (0 ~ 199),[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Computer Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Com- puter menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Computer menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Horizontal Position Press the cursor ◄► button to move[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Video/Audio Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Video/Audio menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Video/Audio menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Video AGC Press the cursor ◄► button to enable [...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Video/Audio Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Video AGC x x Video Saturation x x x Video Tint x x x Film Mode x x x Video Overscan x x x Audio x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available to video source Audio Press Enter / ► to enter the audio s[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Installation I Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installa- tion I menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation I menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Language Press the cursor ◄► to sele[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 30 – Installation I Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Language x x x x x Blank Screen x x x x x Projection x x x x x Security Lock x x x x x Aspect Ratio x x x x x Keystone x x x x x Digital Zoom x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available t[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Installation II Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installa- tion II menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation II menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Auto Source Press the cursor ◄► b[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Advanced Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Installation II menu. Press ▲▼ to move to the Advanced menu and then press Enter or ► . Press ▲▼ to move up and down in the Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description OSD Menu Setti[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 33 – Item Description Translucent Menu Press ◄► to set menu screen translucency (Range: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) Menu Dis- play Press ◄► to determine timeout delay of OSD (Range: 10 - 20 sec.) Peripheral Test Press Enter or ► to enter the Peripheral Test menu. Item Description Remote Control Test[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Status Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Installation II menu. Press ▲▼ to move to the Status menu and then press Enter or ► . Item Description Active Source Displays the active source. Video Infor- mation Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB mode. Displays[...]

– 35 – Maintenance and Security Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be repl aced when it burns out. It should onl y be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain am ount of mercury and should be dispos ed of according to local ordi- nance[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 2. Open the lamp com- partment cover ( B ). B 3. Remove the two screws from the lamp module ( C ). 4. Lift the module handle up ( D ). – 36 –[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 5. Pull firmly on the module handle to re- move the lamp module ( D ) D 6. Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module. – 37 –[...]

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. Press the Menu button to open the Image menu. 2. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installation II menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move down to Advanced . 3. Press the curso[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 39 – Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and gr ime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 2. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Using the Kensington® Lock If you are concerned about security, attach the proj ector to a permanent objec t with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for deta ils on purchasing a suitable K ensington security cable. The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s Micr oSaver Secu[...]

– 41 – 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, cont act your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooti ng, the problem is traced to some thing as simple as a loose con- nection. Check the foll[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 42 – LED Error Messages Error code message Powe r LED/flashes Ready LED/flashes Over temperature 3 0 Thermal Break 4 0 G794 fail 4 4 T1 fail 4 5 Lamp error 5 0 Ballast Over Temperature 5 1 Ballast short circuit in output detected 5 2 End of lamp lift detected 5 3 Ballast lamp did not ignite 5 4 Lamp exting[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 43 – 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’ s video card, conn ect 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 Tempe[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 44 – Specifications Input/output connectors Connector Description DVI-I Data in RGB HD-15 Data out RGB HD-15 Composite video (RCAx1) Video S-video Stereo RCAx2 (L+R) Audio in Stereo Mini-jack Audio out Stereo Mini-jack RS-232 Control USB Security Kensington lock[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Projection Distance vs. Projection Size A B C D L Projection Distance Projection distance and size table Max. Screen Size (Wide) Max. Screen Size (Tele) Projection Distance L Diagonal Width A Height C Diagonal Width B Height D 1.5m 1.16m 0.99m 0.62m 1.01m 0.86m 0.54m 4.92’ 46” 38.97” 24.4” 40''[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 46 – Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution Frequency H. (KHz) Frequency V. (Hz) Video Digital Analog NTSC － 15.73 60.0 Ο － － PAL/SECAM － 15.62 50.0 Ο － － 640 x 350[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 47 – 720 x 576 31.3 50.0 Ο － － SDTV 720 x 480 31.5 60.0 Ο － － 1920 x 1080 33.8 30.0 Ο － － 1920 x 1080 28.1 25.0 Ο － － HDTV 1280 x 720 45.0 60.0 Ο － － Ο : Frequency supported - : Frequency not supported The native resolution is 1280X800. Resolution other than native mode may be dis[...]

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Projector Dimensions 300 mm(1 1.8") 96 mm(3.8") 244 mm(9.6") – 48 –[...]

– 49 – Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply wi th the limits for a Class B digital device pur- suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gen[...]

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