Planar PD7130 User Manual

Planar PD7130 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PD7130 PD7150 DLP Projector User's Manual www.PlanarHomeTheater.com...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3 ENGLISH ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designed for use with the PD7130/PD7150 DLP Front Projector. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4: Notices

    CAUTION! For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality, we recommend that you use the projector in an environment that is smoke and dust free. When used in areas where there is a lot of smoke or dust, the filter and lens should be cleaned often to lengthen the service life of the projector.
  • Page 5 EU countries require the use of separate recycling collection services. REGISTER YOUR PLANAR PRODUCT TODAY Thank you for choosing Planar. To assure you receive all the benefits of your Planar product and services, register your Planar product today. Visit our website: http://www.planar.com/support/product_registration.html...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Remote Control... 5 Using the Remote Control ... 6 Inserting the Batteries ... 6 Connections and Setup Connecting the Projector to Other Devices ... 8 Before Setting Up... 8 Connecting the Power Cord... 8 Connecting to Video Equipment... 9 Connecting to Component Video Equipment... 10 Connecting Using the DVI Cable ...
  • Page 8 Factory Reset... 31 Appendix Maintenance... 34 About the Lamp ... 35 Caution Concerning the Lamp ... 35 Replacing the Lamp ... 35 Temperature LED (Temperature Overheat Alarm) ... 35 Removing and Replacing the Lamp ... 36 Resetting the Lamp Timer ... 37 Connecting Pin Assignments ...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction...
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Open the package and ensure that you have the following items: POWER SOURCE ENTER MENU EXIT USER MEMORY ASPECT GAMMA AUTO BLANK LIGHT Remote control User’s Guide Features • Newly developed LVDS (Low voltage differential signal) chip eliminates Color Breaking phe- nomena common with previous generation DLP •...
  • Page 11: Components

    Components Projector (Front and Top View) Lens shift dial (Vertical) POWER (ON/OFF) Press to turn the power on or off. LED Indicator (Green/Red) Green: Standby Red: Overheat ENTER Press to set selected items or adjustments in the menu. MENU Press to view the OSD menu.
  • Page 12: Projector (Rear View)

    • Cables should run through the bottom clearance hole. The back cover allows for easy access to terminals and is intended to conceal the cables after installation. WARNING! The projector lamp can reach high temperatures expelling uncomfortably hot air through the ventilation slots.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    EXIT Press to exit the OSD. USER MEMORY Recall your favorite display settings Aspect Ratio button Controls how the projector resizes the input image. Keystone Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top/ bottom) effect. Press to enable OverScan function.
  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control

    • The signal from the remote control can be reflected by the screen. When using the remote control: • Do not drop it, or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may not function correctly under fluorescent lamps. Operate the projector away from fluorescent lamps. Inserting the Batteries The batteries (two “AAA”) are included in the package.
  • Page 15: Connections And Setup

    Connections and Setup...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Projector To Other Devices

    Before 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 devices. When connecting a computer, be sure that the computer is the last device turned on, after all connections are made.
  • Page 17: Connecting To Video Equipment

    To view the higher- quality image, use a commercially available S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO terminal on the projector and the S-video output terminal on the video equipment. VCR or other video equipment To S-video output terminal...
  • Page 18: Connecting To Component Video Equipment

    *DTV is an umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system. Note • When connecting the projector to video equipment in this way, set “Input Source” to “Component 1 or 2” in the “Main” menu. Connecting Using the DVI...
  • Page 19: Connecting Using A Dvi-D To Hdmi Cable

    Use a DVI to HDMI cable when connecting HDMI video equipment such as DVD players to the DVI terminal. Connect a DVI-D to HDMI cable to the projector. • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. Connect the above cable to the video equipment.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Projector To A Computer

    • When connecting the projector to a computer using an HD 15-pin VGA cable, set the “Input Source” to “PC” in the “Main” menu, or select RGB mode by pressing the Source 3 or 4 button on the remote control.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Thumbscrew Cables

    This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC compatible computer automatically send settings, allowing for quick and easy setup. Before using the “Plug and Play” function, be sure to turn on the projector first and the computer last. Note •...
  • Page 22: Adjustable Leveling Foot

    • The projector is adjustable up to approximately 5-degrees from the standard position. • When the height of the projector is adjusted, the image may become distorted (keystoned), depending on the relative positions of the projector and the screen. See “Layout Menu” on page 25 for details on keystone correction.
  • Page 23: Setting Up The Screen

    • A polarizing screen cannot be used with this projector. Standard Setup (Front Projection) Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size. (See page 16) An Example of Standard Setup...
  • Page 24: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Screen Size and Projection Distance When using a wide screen (16:9) project the image on the whole area of the 16:9 screen. : Picture area PD7130 Screen Size (16:9) Diagonal Width 60” (152 cm) 52” (132 cm) 70” (178 cm) 61”...
  • Page 25: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience. Use the adjustable foot to level the screen angle. Front mode: Place the projector on a flat and stable object and adjust the projecting distance. Use the adjustable foot to level the screen angle. Ceiling-mount setup The optional ceiling-mount bracket is recommended for this installation.
  • Page 27: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation...
  • Page 28: Image Projection

    • The power indicator illuminates, indicating the status of the lamp. Green: The power is ready. Green blinking: The fan is cooling. • Please refer to “Projector (Front and Top View)” on page 3 for button details. Lens shift dial (Vertical) POWER (ON/OFF) Press to turn the power on or off.
  • Page 29: Select The Source

    ENTER Notes • If you accidentally press power OFF and do not want to turn off the projector, press Exit or wait until the confirmation message closes. • Do not unplug the power cord during projection or cooling fan operation. This can cause damage due to the rise in internal temperature, as the cooling fan also stops.
  • Page 30: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the Menu Screen You can use the menu screens to adjust the image and projector settings. You can operate the menus from the projector or remote control using the following procedure. Menu Selections (Adjustments) Press on remote or MENU •...
  • Page 31: On-Screen Display Menu Items

    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 Softest, Soft, Normal, Sharp, Sharpness Sharpest Gamma 1.0/1.5/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.35/2.5/2.8...
  • Page 32: On-Screen Display Menus

    On-Screen Display Menus Picture Menu Item Press Brightness Press Contrast Press Color Press Tint Press to make the image more green. Press to make the image ore purple. Press Sharpness Select from Softest, Soft, Normal, Sharp, or Sharpest. Press Gamma the display.
  • Page 33: Layout Menu

    Layout Menu Item Press button to toggle between the display formats. Select from 4:3, 16:9, LetterBox or Native. • Resolution depends on the input signal • 4:3 input scaled to fit display height • Width scaled to maintain 4:3 aspect ratio •...
  • Page 34 Press button to correct the distortion of the projected image Note: • When the image is projected at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidal. • The function for correcting trapezoidal distortion is called Keystone H Keystone Correction. • Keystone Correction can be corrected by adjusting the angle of projection. •...
  • Page 35: Selecting The Picture Display Mode

    Selecting the Picture Display Mode VIDEO 480i 480p 576i For 4:3 576p aspect ratio NTSC SECAM 480p 576p For 16:9 aspect ratio 720p 1080i Input Signal 480i 480p 576i For 4:3 aspect ratio 576p NTSC SECAM Letter box image 1080i For 16:9 aspect ratio 720p Letterbox...
  • Page 36 COMPUTER VGA(640X480) SVGA(800X600) For 4:3 aspect ratio XGA(1024X768) SXGA(1280X1024) Input Signal For 4:3 aspect ratio (640x480) SVGA For 4:3 aspect ratio (800x600) For 4:3 aspect ratio (1024x768) SXGA For 4:3 aspect ratio (1280x1024) 960X720 1280X720 960X720 1280X720 960X720 1280X720 960X720 1280X720 Output screen image 16:9...
  • Page 37: Option Menu

    Select from Front, Front Ceiling, Rear, or Rear Ceiling. Description button to enable or disable white color enhancement of the image. button to enable or disable the power saving of the projector. button to enable or disable the Auto button to select the Source output mode.
  • Page 38 ENTER The projector keeps a record of the total time the lamp has been in use. You should reset the timer after you install a new lamp. The total lamp usage time is shown in the Status Screen.
  • Page 39: Input Source Menu

    Language menu, and press button to confirm. ENTER Factory Reset In the Main menu, press button to select Factory Reset option and press button to confirm. The projector will return to factory ENTER default setting. button to...
  • Page 41: Appendix

    Appendix...
  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Avoid using benzene or thinners, as these can damage 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 projector for long periods, as they may damage the finish of the projector.
  • Page 43: About The Lamp

    Caution Concerning the Lamp This projector uses a pressurized mercury lamp. A loud sound may indicate lamp failure. Lamp failure is caused by excessive shock, improper cooling, surface scratches or deterioration of the lamp due to usage.
  • Page 44: Removing And Replacing The Lamp

    Wait until the cooling fan stops. Warning! Do not remove the lamp unit from the projector immediately after use. The lamp will be very hot and may cause injury. 2. Disconnect the power cord and wait at least an hour for the lamp to cool.
  • Page 45: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the securing screws. • Attach the lamp unit cover. • Close the lamp unit cover in the direction of the arrow (to the close mark) on the side of the projector. • Tighten the cover screw. Info •...
  • Page 46: Connecting Pin Assignments

    Connecting Pin Assignments DVI-D port: 25 pin connector 24 23 RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub Female connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232Cvt cable 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 • VI Digital INPUT Pin No.Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 2+ 18 17 T.M.D.S data 2 shield Not connected...
  • Page 47: Computer Compatibility Chart

    “CRT only” mode. Details on how to change display modes can be found in your notebook computer’s operation manual. • When this projector receives 640 × 350 VESA format VGA signals, “640 × 400” appears on the screen. • When projecting video images of an interlaced video signal, the intended image may not be projected when using the RBG input.
  • Page 48: Video Compatibility Chart

    Video Compatibility Chart Resolution SD Video NTSC 640x480i 768x576i SECAM 768x576i NTSC-4.43 PAL-M PAL-N NTSC-J PAL-60 NTSC-50 ED TV 480p 720x480p 576p 720x576p HD TV 1080i/50 1920x1080i 1080i/60 1920x1080i 720p/50 1280x720p 720p/60 1280x720p HTPC 720p/48 1280x720p 720p/75 1280x720p 1. Component 1/2 support signal formats are Y/Pb/Pr, Y/Cb/Cr 2.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Projector does not start 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 format of the video equipment is not set correctly.
  • Page 50: Product Specifications

    NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43 / PAL / PAL-M / PAL-N / PAL 60 / SECAM / SDTV-480i/576i, EDTV-480p/576p, HDTV-720p/1080i PD7130: 445 mm x 420 mm x 180 mm (17.5" x 16.5" x 7.1") PD7150: 445 mm x 420 mm x 180 mm (17.5" x 16.5" x 7.1") 17.6 lbs...
  • Page 51: Dimensions

    Dimensions PD7130 Side View Front View Bottom View Top View MENU ENTER SOURCE 420mm (16.5") M4*9 M4*9 M4*9 M4*9 101.8mm (4") 58.3mm (2.3") Side View...
  • Page 52 PD7150 Side View Front View Bottom View Top View MENU ENTER SOURCE 420mm (16.5") M4*9 M4*9 M4*9 M4*9 101.8mm (4") 58.3mm (2.3") Side View...
  • Page 53 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 System, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice...

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