Planar PD7150 manual

S O U R C E M E N U E N T E R PD7130 PD7150 DLP Projector R User's Manual www .PlanarHomeTheater .com[...]

Planar Systems, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 1 195 NW C ompton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Planar Customer Support T elephone: US: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866) 752-6271 Outside US: (503) 748-5799 E-mail: PlanarSupport@planar .com Online T echnical Library: http://www .planar.com/support Hours: M-F , 8am-8pm ET , 12pm-12am GMT[...]

Preface i ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the PD7130/PD7150 DLP Fro nt Projector . Information in this document has been carefull y checked for accuracy; however , no guarantee is given to the corre ctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change wi thout notice. COPYRIGHT © Copyright 200 6 This[...]

ii Preface Notices W ARNING! T o meet FCC requirements, a shielded powe r cord is required in order to prevent interference. It is essential that only the su pplied power cord is to be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equ ipment. Y ou are cautioned that chang es or modifications not appro ved by the party responsible fo[...]

Preface iii PRODUCT DISPOSAL This projector utilizes a tin-lead solder , UHP Lamp containing a small amount of me rcury . Disposa l of these material s may be regulated due to environm ental consider ations. IMPORT ANT RECYCL ING INSTRU CTIONS SYMBOL EXPLANA TIONS REGISTER YOUR PLANAR PRODUCT TODA Y Thank you for choosing Planar . T o assure you re[...]

iv Preface[...]

Content s I Content s Preface ....................................... ............................................ i Notices ....................................... ........................................... ii Introduction Package Contents ........................................... ...................... 2 Features ..............................[...]

II Content s Factory Reset ...... ................ ................ .................... ................ . 31 Appendix Maintenance .................................................... .................... 34 About the Lamp ..................................... .............................. 35 Caution Concerning t he Lamp ................ ........[...]

Introduction 1 Introduction[...]

2 Introduction Package Content s Open the package and ensure that you have the following items: Features • Newly de veloped L VDS (Low v olt age d ifferent ial signal) chip eliminates Color Breaking phe- nomena common with previous generation DLP TM projecto rs • Use of high-outpu t lamp realizes both hi gh color purity and high brightnes s. Na[...]

Introduction 3 MENU SOURCE ENTER SOURCE MENU ENTER Component s Pr ojector (F r ont and T op View) ENTER Press to set selected items or adjustments in the menu. POWER (ON/OFF) Press to turn the power on or off. LED Indicator (Green/Red) Green: S tandby Red: Overheat Int ake vent Cooling fan Menu Navigation ( T , S , W , X ) Press to select menu item[...]

4 Introduction W ARNING! The projector lamp can reach high temperatures expelli ng uncomfortably hot air through the ventilation slots. Note • Cables should run through the bottom clearance hole. The back cover allo ws for easy access to terminals and is intended to conceal the ca bles after inst allatio n. VIDEO S-VIDEO P R /C R P B /C B Y P R /[...]

Introduction 5 R emote Contr ol Note • See page 30 “Source Assig n” on how to set your remote control buttons (Source 1/ Source 2/ Source 3/ Source 4/ Source 5) to a source. ON M1 M2 OS GAMMA AUTO BLANK LIGHT M3 ASPECT 23 5 4 1 POWER ENTER MENU EXIT USER MEMORY SOURCE OFF Power ON and Power OFF Press to turn the power on and off. Menu Navigat[...]

6 Introduction Using the Remote Control When using the remote control: • Do not drop it, or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may not function correctly un der fluorescent lamps. Operate the projector away from fluorescent lamps. Inser ting the Batteries The batteries (two “AAA”) are included in the package. No[...]

Connections and Setup 7 Connections and Setup[...]

8 Connections and Setup Connecting the Projecto r to Other Devices Befo r e Setting Up Notes • Before connecting, turn off both the projector and the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector first and then the other device s. When connecting a co mputer , be sure that the comp uter is the last device turned on,[...]

Connections and Setup 9 Connecting to V ideo Equipment Using a S-video or a Composi te Video Cable (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) Using a S-video or a co mposite video cable, a VCR, DVD Player or other video equipment can be connected to the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminals. Note • The S-VIDEO terminal uses a video signal system in which the pict ure is separated int[...]

10 Connections and Setup Connecting to Component Video Equipment Using a Component Cab le (Component 1 or 2) Use a component cable when connecting component video equipment such as DVD players and DTV* decoders to the Comp onent 1 or 2 terminals. *DTV is an umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system. The device’s component j[...]

Connections and Setup 11 Connecting Using a D VI-D to HDMI Cable Use a DVI to HDMI cable when connecting HDMI video equipment such as DVD players to the DVI te rminal. 1 Connect a DVI-D to HDMI c able to the projector . • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. 2 Connect the above cable to the video equipment. Note • Select the inp[...]

12 Connections and Setup Connecting the Projector to a Computer Connect the projector to the co mputer using an HD 15-pin VGA c able. • Secure the cable connectors by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug. Notes • See page 39 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of computer signals compatible with the pro jector . Using compu[...]

Connections and Setup 13 Connecting the Thumbscrew Cables  Connect the cable making sure that it fits correctly into the terminal. Secure the connectors by tighten ing the screws on both sides of the plug.  Do not remove the ferrite cores attached to the cable. “Plug and Play” Function  This projector is co mpatible with VESA-standard [...]

14 Connections and Setup Adjust able Leveling Foot Adjusting the Lens Use the adjust able foot to lev el the projector when it is placed on an uneven surface or when the screen is slant ed. The projected image can be made higher by adjusting the projec tor when it is low er than the screen. 1 Hold the projecto r firmly and screw the adjust able foo[...]

Connections and Setup 15 Setting up the Screen Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal imag e. St andard Setu p (Front Projection)  Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size. (See page 16) An Example of St andard Se tup Notes ?[...]

16 Connections and Setup Screen Size and Pr ojection Distance When using a wide screen (16:9) project the image on the whole area of the 16:9 screen. PD7130 PD7150 Screen Size (16:9) Projection Distance Distance from lens cente r to the lower edge of the image Diagonal Width Height Max Min upper lower 60” (152 cm) 52” (132 cm) 29” (75 cm) 7&a[...]

Connections and Setup 17 Projection Mode Rear mode:  Place a translucent screen b etween the projector and the audience. Use the adjustable foot to level the scre en angle. Front mode:  Place the projector on a flat and stable object and adjust the projecting distance. Use the adjus table foot to level the screen angle. Ceiling-mount setup ?[...]

18 Connections and Setup[...]

Basic Operation 19 Basic Operation[...]

Basic Operation 20 Image Projection Basic Procedur e Connect the required external equipment to t he projector before follow ing these procedures. Info The preset language is English. T o change the on-scr een display to a nother language, reset the language according to the pro cedure on page 31. 1 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. • The[...]

Basic Operation 21 3 Press on the project or to select the so urce. Notes • When a signal is not received, “Searching” is displayed. • If you select “Auto” as the input source, then t he correct input source is automatically selected. 4 T o turn off the pr ojector , press the on the remote con troller , or press on the projector . Notes[...]

Basic Operation 22 Using the Menu Screen Y ou can use the menu scre ens to adjust the image and projector setting s. Y ou can operate the menus from the projector or remote control using the following procedure. Menu Selections (Adjustments) 1 Press on remote or on the keypad. • The menu screen is displayed. Note • The “Picture” menu screen[...]

Basic Operation 23 On-Screen Display Menu Items This list shows the items that can be set in the projector . Picture Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Color -64 ~ +64 Tint -64 ~ +64 Sharpness Softest, Sof t, Normal, Sharp, Sharpest Gamma 1.0 /1.5/1.8/2 .0/2.2/2 .35/2.5/2.8 Color T emp Color T emp 5000k ~ 10000k, Native x -30 ~ +30 y -30 ~ +30[...]

Basic Operation 24 On-Screen Display Menus Picture Menu Item Description Default Brightness Press W or X button to adjust the brightness. 0 Contrast Press W or X button to adjust the contrast. 0 Color Press W or X button to adjust the screen color. 0 Ti n t Press W or X button to adjust the video tint/hue. Press X to make the image more green. Pres[...]

Basic Operation 25 Layout Menu Item Description Aspect Ratio Press W or X button to toggle between the display formats. Select from 4:3, 16:9, LetterBox or Native. 4:3 • Resolution depends on the input signal • 4:3 input scaled to fit display height • Width scaled to maintain 4:3 aspect ratio • Black bars on left and right (taking up 25% of[...]

Basic Operation 26 H Keystone Press W or X button to correct the distortion of the projected im age Note: • When the image is projected at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidal. • The function for correcting trapezoi dal distortion is called Keystone Correction. • Keystone Correction can be corrected by adjusting the angle of proj[...]

Basic Operation 27 Selecting the Picture Display Mode VIDEO 4:3 Letterbox 16:9 Native For 4:3 aspect ratio 480i 480p 576i 576p NTSC PA L SECAM 768X576 1280X720 1280X720 640X480i 640X480p 768X576i 768X576p 640X480 768X576 768X576 For 16:9 aspect ratio 480p 576p 768X576 768X576 1280X720 1280X720 1280X720 720X480 720X576 720p – – 1280x720 – 1080[...]

Basic Operation 28 COMPUTER 4:3 16:9 Native For 4:3 aspect ratio VGA(640X480) 960X720 1280X720 640X480 SVGA(800X600) 960X720 1280X720 800X600 XGA(1024X768) 960X720 1280X720 1024X768 SXGA(1280X1024) 960X720 1280X720 1280X1024 Input Signal Output screen image 4:3 16:9 Native VGA For 4:3 aspect ratio (640x480) SVGA For 4:3 aspect ratio (800x600) XGA F[...]

Basic Operation 29 Option Menu Item Description White Enhance Use this option to adjust: the color: white bright or dark. Press W or X button to enable or disable white color enhancement of the image. Select from ON or OFF . • ON: Emphasizes the bright portions of images. • OFF: Disables “White Enhance”. ECO. Mode Press W or X button to ena[...]

Basic Operation 30 Deinterlace This function allows you to determine the type of incoming vid eo content-film, static interlaced video and moving interlaced video. Different algor ithms are applied for each of the content types. Press W or X button to set the deinterlace mode. • DCTI : This function is useful to enhance video by replacing the edg[...]

Basic Operation 31 Input Source Menu In the Main menu, pr ess S or T button to select Input Source, and press button to confirm. Language Menu In the Main men u, press S or T button to select Language menu, and press button to confirm. F actor y R eset In the Main menu, press S or T button to select Factory Reset option and press button to confirm.[...]

Basic Operation 32[...]

A ppendix 33 Appendix[...]

34 Appendix Maintenance Cleaning th e projector  Unplug the power cord before cleaning the proj ector .  Avoid using benzene or thinners, as these can dama ge the finish on the cabinet and operation panel.  Do not use volatile agents, such as insecticides, on the projector .  Do not leave rubber or plastic objects in contact with the pr[...]

A ppendix 35 About the Lamp The projector lamp has a life sp an of approximately 3000 hour s. Maintain proper ventilation to keep the lamp operating throughou t its lifetime. Do not subject the projector to unnecessary vibrations to ensure that the lamp does not br eak.  It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced after approxi[...]

36 Appendix Removing and Replacing the Lamp Follow these instructions to replace the lamp. • Remove the lamp unit by the han dle. Do not to touch th e glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector . • T o avoid injuring yourself and damaging the lamp, carefully fo llow the steps below . • Only loosen the screws for the la mp u[...]

A ppendix 37 4. Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from the l amp unit. Hold t he lamp unit b y the handle and p ull it in the dire ction of the arrow . 5. Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fast en the securing screws. • Attach the lamp unit cover . • Close the lamp unit c[...]

38 Appendix Connecting Pin Assignment s DVI-D port: 25 pin connector • VI Digit al INPUT RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub Female connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232Cvt cable pin conne ctor Pin No. Signal Pin No. Sig nal 1 T .M.D.S data 2- 16 Hot plug detection 2 T .M.D.S data 2+ 17 T .M.D.S data 0– 3 T .M.D.S data 2 shield 18 T .M.D.S data 0+ 4 Not conn[...]

A ppendix 39 Computer Comp atibility Chart Computer • Multiple signal support Horizontal Frequency: 25–75 kHz, V ertical Frequency: 50–85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 25–108 MHz • Compatible with sync on gre en and composite sync si gnals • XGA compatible with advanced i ntelligent compression The following is a list of modes that con form to VESA.[...]

40 Appendix V ideo Comp atibility Chart 1. Component 1/2 support signal formats are Y/Pb/Pr , Y/Cb/Cr 2. VGA port support signal formats are RGsyncB, RGBHV or RGBCsysc 3. “ U ” means manual setting is needed DTV Resolution H-Freq (kHz) V -Freq (Hz) Comp1 Support Comp2 Support S-Video Support Compos- ite Support VGA Support DVI Support SD Video [...]

A ppendix 41 T r oubleshooting Problem Check Projector does not start Projector power cord is not plugg ed into the wall outlet. Remote control batteries have run out. No picture The selected input mode is wrong. Cables may be incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector. Power to the external connected device is off. The video signal f[...]

42 Appendix Product S pecifications Item Description Model No. PD7130/PD7150 DL P Front Projector DLP Panel Display method: PD7130 → 0.65” WXG A, DC3. PD7150 → 0.8” HD2 + DC3 Device method: Digital Light Processing (DLP ® ) Display T ype DLP Chip, RGB opti cal shutter method Resolution 1280 x 720 p ixels Lens 7130: F2.4~2.5, f= 19.1~23.9 7[...]

A ppendix 43 Dimensions PD7130 SOURCE MENU ENTER 180mm (7.1") 420mm (16.5") 445mm (17.5") Front View Side View Side View Bottom View 58.3mm (2.3") 101.8mm (4") 150mm (5.9") 120mm (4.7") T op View M4*9 M4*9 M4*9 M4*9[...]

44 Appendix PD7150 SOURCE MENU ENTER 180mm (7.1") 420mm (16.5") 445mm (17.5") Front View Bottom View Side View Side View 58.3mm (2.3") 101.8mm (4") 150mm (5.9") 120mm (4.7") T op View M4*9 M4*9 M4*9 M4*9[...]

Planar Systems, Inc. Corporat e Headquarters 1 195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Planar Customer Sup port T elephone: US: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866) 752-6271 Outside US: (503) 748-5799 E-mail: PlanarSupport@planar .com Online T echnical Library: http://www .planar .com/support Hours: M-F , 8 am-8pm ET , 12pm-12am GMT © 2006 Planar System s, I[...]