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Planar PR Line PR5030 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Planar Systems, In Corporate Headquarters 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Planar Cu stomer Support Telephone: US: 1-866-PLANAR1 (866) 75 2-6271 Outside US: (503) 748-5799 E-mail: PlanarSupport@planar.com Online Technical Library : http://www.planar.com/support 24/7 Technical Support — i —...
  • Page 3 User’s Manual Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy- right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. ©...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 39. Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. Regulatory Warnings Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compliance” sec- tion on page 49. Symbol Explanations DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 6: Main Features

    Input source automatically detected Register Your Planar Products Today Thank you for choosing Planar. To assure you receive all the benefits of your Planar product and services, reg- ister your Planar product today. Visit our website to register your product at http://www.planar.com/support/product_registration.html...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ® Projector – User’s Manual GETTING STARTED... 1 ... 1 ACKING HECKLIST ... 2 IEWS OF ROJECTOR ARTS Front-right View ... 2 Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs... 3 Rear view... 4 Bottom view... 6 ... 7 EMOTE ONTROL...
  • Page 8 ... 44 NPUT OUTPUT CONNECTORS ROJECTION ISTANCE VS ROJECTION Projection distance and size table ... 45 ... 46 IMING ABLE ... 48 ROJECTOR IMENSIONS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE... 49 FCC W ... 49 ARNING ... 49 ANADA ... 49 AFETY ERTIFICATIONS EN 55022 W ...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP® projector Power cord Audio cable (mini jack-to-mini jack) Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.

  • Page 10: Views Of Projector Parts

    Front IR receiver Lens Lens cover Height-adjuster button 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. Description Focuses the projected image Enlarges the projected image...

  • Page 11: Top View-On-Screen Display (Osd) Buttons And Leds

    Turns the projector on or off ® Projector – User’s Manual Description Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector Lamp not ready—do not press the power button Unit is powered on and working correctly Unit is powered off Operational error code (refer to “LED Error Messages”...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    ® Projector – User’s Manual Rear view Item Label Rear IR receiver DVI-I VGA IN VGA OUT S-video Video Audio in-R Audio in-L Audio-in Audio-out RS-232 Description Receiver for IR signal from remote control Connect a DVI-I cable (not supplied) from a computer...
  • Page 13 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. Description Turns the power on and off Connect the power cord (supplied) Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock system — 5 — ® Projector – User’s Manual See page:...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Tilt adjuster Note: When installing, ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts. Description Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. Push to release height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed Adjust angle of the picture –...

  • Page 15: Remote Control Parts

    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 sur- faces such as projector screens.
  • Page 16 Note: The remote control can only interface with a computer when connected to the computer through a USB cable connection. The computer cable connects a computer to the projector for display purposes only. Description Navigates and changes settings in the OSD...

  • Page 17: Remote Control Operating Range

    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.

  • Page 18: Setup And Operation

    Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries. (Alkaline is better) 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods. Setup and Operation – 10 –...

  • Page 19: Connecting Input Devices

    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.
  • Page 20 Item Label Audio-out RS-232 Warning: As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making connections. Description Audio loop-thru Connect the supplied USB cable (supplied) from a computer for USB mouse function and firmware upgrades.

  • Page 21: Starting And Shutting Down The Projector

    Starting and Shutting down the Projector Slide the lens cover. Connect the power cord to the projector [A] Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch [B] from off (O) to on ( The POWER and READY LEDs on the projector turn on.
  • Page 22 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. – 14 –...

  • Page 23: Setting An Access Password (Security Lock)

    OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector. If you lose the password, contact your reseller for information on clearing the password. Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Projector Level

    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. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector [A] and press the height- adjuster button [B].

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Zoom, Focus And Keystone

    Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the pro- jected image and screen size Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the pro- jected image Press the Keystone but- ton on the remote control or keypad.

  • Page 26: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu Settings

    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 re- mote control and on the projector.

  • Page 27: Setting The Osd Language

    Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan- guage to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. Press the cursor ◄► button to navigate to Installation I.

  • Page 28: Osd Menu Overview

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

  • Page 29: Osd Sub-Menu Overview

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

  • Page 30: Image Menu

    ® Projector – User’s Manual Image Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings. Item Display Press the cursor ◄► button to set the display mode. Mode Source: Presentation, Bright, Game, Movie, TV, sRGB, User Brilliant Press the cursor ◄►...

  • Page 31: Image Menu Functions Available For Connected Source

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

  • Page 32: Advanced Feature

    ® 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.
  • Page 33 Range: Hue (-99 ~ 99), Saturation (0 ~ 199), Gain (0 ~ 199) White Press Enter / ► button to adjust the white color level. Range: Red (0 ~ 199), Green (0 ~ 199), Blue (0 ~ 199) ® Projector – User’s Manual Description – 25 –...

  • Page 34: Computer Menu

    ® 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 ◄►...

  • Page 35: Video/Audio Menu

    Press the cursor ◄► button to enable or disable video over scan. (Range: On – Off) Overscan Audio Press Enter / ► to enter the Audio menu. See “Audio” on page 28. Reset Resets all Video/Audio settings to default values ® Projector – User’s Manual Description – 27 –...

  • Page 36: Video/Audio Menu Functions Available For Connected Sources

    ® Projector – User’s Manual Video/Audio Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function Video AGC Video Saturation Video Tint Film Mode Video Overscan Audio Reset x = available to video source Audio Press Enter / ► to enter the audio submenu.

  • Page 37: Installationi Menu

    Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the keystone display. (Range: -30 ~ +30) Digital Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the Digital Zoom menu. (Range: -20 ~ +20) Zoom Reset Resets all Installation I settings to default values ® Projector – User’s Manual Description – 29 –...

  • Page 38: Installation I Menu Functions Available For Connected Sources

    ® Projector – User’s Manual Installation I Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function Language Blank Screen Projection Security Lock Aspect Ratio Keystone Digital Zoom Reset x = available to video source Component Composite Video Video – 30 – S-video...

  • Page 39: Installation Ii Menu

    Press Enter / ► to reset all items to factory preset values. Reset Press Enter / ► to view the current display status (these items are display only). Status See “Status” on page 34. ® Projector – User’s Manual Description – 31 –...

  • Page 40: Advanced Feature

    ® 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.
  • Page 41 Press the Menu button to return to the Peripheral Test menu. Sound Test Press Enter or ► and follow on-screen prompts to carry out the Sound Test. Press the Menu button to return to the Peripheral Test menu. ® Projector – User’s Manual Description Description – 33 –...

  • Page 42: Status

    ® 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 Active Displays the active source.

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Security

    2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life. Warning: Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before replacing the lamp. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn.
  • Page 44 ® Projector – User’s Manual Open the lamp com- partment cover (B). Remove the two screws from the lamp module (C). Lift the module handle up (D). – 36 –...
  • Page 45 Pull firmly on the module handle to re- move the lamp module Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module. ® Projector – User’s Manual – 37 –...

  • Page 46: Resetting The Lamp

    ® Projector – User’s Manual Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: Press the Menu button to open the Image menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installation II menu.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Projector

    Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime 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.

  • Page 48: Using The Kensington® Lock

    ® Projector – User’s Manual Using the Kensington® Lock If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable.

  • Page 49: 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 con- nection.

  • Page 50: Led Error Messages

    Problem: The image is wider at the top or bottom (trapezoid effect) 1. Position the projector so it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible. 2. Use the Keystone button on the remote control or projector to correct the problem. Problem: The image is reversed or upside down Check the Projection setting on the Utility menu of the OSD.

  • Page 51: Lamp Problems

    2. Ensure the power source is good by testing with another electrical device. 3. Restart the projector in the correct order and check that the Power LED is green. 4. If you have replaced the lamp recently, try resetting the lamp connections.

  • Page 52: Specifications

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

  • Page 53: Projection Distance And Size Table

    208.66” 130.31” 213.4” 5.96m 3.73m 6.09m 234.64” 146.85” 240.1” 6.62m 4.14m 6.77m 260.62” 162.99” 266.8” – 45 – ® Projector – User’s Manual Width Height 0.86m 0.54m 33.85” 21.25” 1.15m 0.72m 45.27” 28.34” 1.72m 1.08m 67.71” 42.51” 2.3m 1.44m 90.55”...
  • Page 54 ® 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 PAL/SECAM VESA 640 x 350 640 x 400 720 x 400...
  • Page 55 1280 x 720 Ο: Frequency supported : Frequency not supported The native resolution is 1280X800. Resolution other than native mode may be displayed with uneven size of text or lines. ® Projector – User’s Manual 31.3 50.0 31.5 60.0 33.8 30.0...
  • Page 56 ® Projector – User’s Manual Projector Dimensions 300 mm(11.8") – 48 –...

  • Page 57: Fcc Warning

    FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur- suant 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions.
  • Page 58 Online Technical Library: http://www.planar.com/support 24/7 Technical Support © 2008 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, 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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