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  • Page 1 PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display Owner’s Operating Manual www.planarhometheater.com...

  • Page 3: One Year Limited Warranty

    (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user. PARTS: Planar will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of delivery to the end user.
  • Page 4 Planar Authorized Service Center, or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Planar factory, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair. These arrangements must be made through the selling Planar Dealer. If this is not possible, contact Planar directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions.
  • Page 5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Planar Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: Planar Systems, Inc. 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Ph: (503) 748-5799...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Planar product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of CAUTION uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 7: Compliance Information

    Council Directive 2006/95/EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety; EN 60950 “Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment” The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc., 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006.
  • Page 8 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. viii Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Installation Considerations ..................15 Wall-Mounting the PD520..................15 Ambient Light .....................15 Other Considerations..................15 Connections to the PD520 ..................16 Connecting the PD520 to Source Components ..........16 MONITOR OUT Connection................20 Connecting Headphones.................20 Connecting External Speakers (Optional) ............21 Connecting to a Dolby Digital Amplifier ............21 RS-232 Controller Connection ................22...
  • Page 10 Cleaning the Vents ....................43 Troubleshooting Tips ....................43 6. Serial Communications ..................45 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration ............45 Serial Command Syntax ..................45 7. Specifications ......................49 PD520 Specifications ....................49 PD520 Dimensions ....................51 Computer Signal Compatibility ................52 Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 11 List of Figures 2-1. PD520 Controls and Indicators .................5 2-2. PD520 Rear-Panel Inputs and Outputs ..............6 2-3. PD520 Remote Control....................9 3-1. HDMI Connections....................17 3-2. Analog RGB Connections..................18 3-3. Component Video Connections ................19 3-4. Composite and S-Video Connections ..............19 3-5. MONITOR OUT Connections ...................20 3-6.
  • Page 12 List of Figures Notes: Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Target Audience get the most out of the PD520. Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time. You can always find the latest version of this and other Planar product manuals on-line, at www.Planar.com.

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual. Using This Manual If you need..Turn to page: Information about obtaining service General information about the PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display Installation instructions First-time configuration instructions Advanced configuration instructions Troubleshooting tips...

  • Page 15: Description, Features And Benefits

    Combining impressive specifications, connectivity and technology into an artful design that bespeaks good taste, the Planar PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display Description, Features will make your heart race. and Benefits Designed especially for the home theater aficionado, the PD520 offers 1080p HD resolution, dramatic brightness, dynamic contrast, handsome design and the most sophisticated video processing technology available.

  • Page 16: Parts List

    Parts List Your PD520 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or ➤ damaged, please contact your Planar dealer or Planar Customer Service at (866) PLANAR1. • PD520 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display (with Table Stand) • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries •...

  • Page 17: Controls And Functions

    (see below) to highlight the desired input source and press AV again. When a menu is visible on-screen, this button operates identically to the ENTER button on the PD520 remote control unit (refer to PD520 Remote Control on page 9). 2. MENU Selection Button Press this button to access the on-screen display (OSD) controls, or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one.

  • Page 18: Pd520 Inputs And Outputs

    - Lights red to indicate that the PD520 is in standby mode; - lights green during power-on sequence; - off during normal operation; - flashes green when the PD520 receives a signal from the remote control. PD520 Inputs and Outputs Figure 2-2 shows the locations of the PD520 inputs and outputs.
  • Page 19 5. Main Power Switch 6. Power Input (100 to 240 VAC) Connect the PD520 to power here. 7. RGB A 15-pin VGA connection to a personal computer. The PD520 automatically detects the signal resolution. 8. HDMI1/Computer Input (Digital) 9. HDMI2/Computer Input (Digital) Two, HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player, personal computer or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output.
  • Page 20 A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system. 25. SPEAKER OUTPUT (RIGHT) 26. SPEAKER OUTPUT (LEFT) For connection of the right (27) left (28) speakers. Connect a speaker with an impedance of 4 ohms. Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 21: Pd520 Remote Control

    Figure 2-3 shows the PD520 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow describe its functionality. PD520 Remote Control Figure 2-3. PD520 Remote Control Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 22 1. ON Use this button to turn the PD520 on. 2. OFF Use this button to turn the PD520 off. 3. BRIGHTNESS (+ / -) Use these buttons to adjust the brightness. 4. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Function Buttons Press to change the PIP mode (picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture or off).
  • Page 23 Press this button to switch to the PC input. AUTO Press this button to have the PD520 search all inputs for an input signal, in this order: Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input 4, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2. The PD520 displays the first one it finds.
  • Page 24 Notes: Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 25: Installation

    • If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones. • Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the LCD display and repeat the operation. Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Quick Setup

    Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PD520 installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Quick Setup Installation should be performed by a qualified custom Note video installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview For Details, refer to...

  • Page 27: Installation Considerations

    Installation take the following into account to ensure that it performs optimally. Considerations You can either place the PD520 on a table or in an entertainment center, or Wall-Mounting the PD520 mount it on a wall. If you do decide to wall-mount the PD520, ensure that the wall-mount bracket is installed according to the instructions included with it.

  • Page 28: Connections To The Pd520

    • Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. • Use the left audio input when connecting mono audio sources. Connecting the PD520 to Connect your video sources to the PD520 as shown and described in the ➤ Source Components sections that follow.

  • Page 29: Hdmi Connections

    Rear of the Display INPUT4 INPUT3 HDMI or DVI-to-HDMI Cable (sold separately) BD/HD-DVD/ DVD/DTV STB Rear of the Display Rear of the PC Audio Cable (Sold Separately) HDMI-to-DVI Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-1. HDMI Connections Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 30: Analog Rgb Connections

    RGB Connections: The PD520 has an RGB input for connecting a personal computer; see Figure 3-2. Rear of the Display Rear of the PC INPU INPUT3 Audio Cable (Sold Separately) D-Sub 15 Pin Cable (Sold Separately) Figure 3-2. Analog RGB Connections 1.

  • Page 31: Component Video Connections

    Component Video Connections: If you have a DVD player or DTV decoder with a component (YPbPr) output, connect it to INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 of the PD520 as shown in Figure 3-3. INPUT4 INPUT3 Audio Cable DVD/DTV STB Video Cable Figure 3-3.

  • Page 32: Monitor Out Connection

    Monitor-OUT INPUT1 Figure 3-5. MONITOR OUT Connections Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to the PD520 to watch a program ➤ without disturbing others. Connect them to the headphone output located at INPUT2; see Figure 3-6. INPUT2...

  • Page 33: Connecting External Speakers (Optional)

    If your home theater has a Dolby Digital amplifier or receiver, connect the Connecting to a Dolby digital audio output from the PD520 to the digital audio input of the Digital Amplifier amplifier/receiver as shown in Figure 3-8. The PD520 supports both coaxial (S/PDIF) and optical (TosLink) digital audio connections.

  • Page 34: Rs-232 Controller Connection

    Use a straight-through RS-232 cable with a 9-pin male connector to connect a ➤ Connection PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the SERVICE port on the PD520; see Figure 3-9. For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Communications on page 45. To PC or...

  • Page 35: Operation

    6. After a brief warm-up period (approximately 10 seconds), the PD520 will display an image. The PD520 OSD language is initially set to English, but can also display the menus in French (Français), Spanish (Español), Portuguese (Português) or German Changing the OSD (Deutsch).

  • Page 36: Setting The Pc Display Properties

    To maximize image quality when using the PD520 with a personal computer, you may need to adjust the display properties of your PC video card. To do this: Setting the PC Display Properties 1. Choose Settings from the Windows Start menu and click on “Control Panel.”...

  • Page 37: Using The On-Screen Menus

    ) to change that setting. 6. To return to the previous menu, press MENU or ( The PD520 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1. Depending on the selected input source and/or signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.

  • Page 38: Pd520 Osd Menu Structure

    Vivid, Custom, Save Settings Standard or Cinema R/G/B Gain White Balance R/G/B Offset Blue Enable (Enable/Disable) 115200, 19200, 9600 Baud Rate or 2400 Serial Link On / Off Factory Reset Figure 4-1. PD520 OSD Menu Structure Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all PD520 functions. Main Menu PD520 Source Aspect Ratio Image Adjust Audio Setup Installer From the Main Menu, select Source to choose a video signal source. Source The active source is indicated by an arrow (>) to its left; in this example, PC is the Input1 active source.
  • Page 40 This means, for example, that 720p HDTV programs will display with unused pixels on all sides: 320 on 720p HDTV Image the left and right sides and 180 above and below. 1024x768 PC Image Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 41: Image Adjust

    Use the controls in the Image Adjust menu to calibrate your PD520 for optimum Image Adjust picture quality. Image Adjust Planar recommends that setup and calibration be performed by a trained, Brightness certified installation technician. Contrast All signal types require separate processing. Therefore, you need to calibrate Color each input separately.

  • Page 42: Typical Gray Bar Pattern For Adjusting Contrast

    ) buttons, adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size. Brightness and contrast controls are interactive. A change Note to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 43: Typical Color Bar Pattern For Adjusting Color Saturation And Tint

    Like the brightness and contrast controls, the color and tint Note controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting. Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 44: Typical Test Pattern For Adjusting Sharpness

    All images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas. The default Gamma setting of 2.2 is appropriate for most typical home theater environments. Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 45 Save Settings: The PD520 lets you save image quality settings for each input and supported resolution to a preset. You can recall this preset at a later time by simply pressing a button on the remote control or using the Restore Settings menu command (see below).

  • Page 46: Audio

    Off and press ENTER. The effect is similar to using the MUTE button, except that the PD520 “remembers” this setting if you turn off the display, then turn it back Audio Delay: Use the Audio Delay control to correct audio/video synchronization issues that can occur with some types of source material.

  • Page 47: Setup

    CC2, CC3 or CC4. The PD520 also supports “text mode” captioning; to use this feature, select Text1, Text2, Text3 or Text4. The text modes, instead of displaying a few lines of captions somewhere on the picture, take over all or half of the screen to display scrolling text information.
  • Page 48 • CC On Mute: To have the PD520 show captions when the audio output is muted, set this option to Yes. Letterbox Mode: Select Letterbox Mode from Letterbox Mode = Letterbox the Setup menu to change the zoom factor that takes effect when you select the Letterbox aspect ratio (refer to Table 4-1).

  • Page 49: Installer

    EXIT. Auto Off: Set Auto Off to 30, 60 or 120 minutes to have the PD520 go into standby mode when no source signal is present for the selected amount of time.
  • Page 50 (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), use a lower settting. • Save Settings: For each input and supported resolution, the PD520 lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time. You can create up to four presets –...
  • Page 51 Baud Rate: Select Baud Rate from the Installer menu to set the data transfer rate of the PD520’s RS-232 SERVICE port. (This setting must match the data rate of the device connected to the RS-232 input.)

  • Page 52: Using Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    To use PIP, press the PIP ( ) button. Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) The PIP window appears inside the main image window. 2. Press the ( Press PIP again to switch to side-by-side PIP mode. Press PIP again to turn PIP off. Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 53 ” means that that source is available as a PIP source when that input is selected; “–” means that it is not. 2. The PD520 cannot display the same source in both the main and PIP windows, nor can it display RGB and HDMI (digital) signals simultaneously.

  • Page 54: Changing The Pip Position

    ) button on the remote control repeatedly to achieve the desired window size. Swapping the Main and To swap the main and PIP sources, press the ➤ PIP Sources SWAP button on the remote control. Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 55: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Cleaning Do not under any circumstances use solvents such as benzene or thinner to Cleaning the Display clean the PD520. Doing so may cause deterioration or peeling of paint from the Panel Body and Remote display or remote control unit.
  • Page 56 Computer Signal with the PD520. Compatibility on page 52). The image is too large or • Image size needs • Adjust the image size too small. adjusting. (refer to PC Mode Adjust on page 35). Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 57: Serial Communications

    Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control. Set the baud rate to match that of the PD520 RS-232 port. To check the baud rate setting, select Baud Rate from the Installer menu (refer to page 39).
  • Page 58 16:9 aspect ratio PIP window [SDE0001 Set PIP window position 000# 0 = Top/Left 1 = Top/Right 2 = Bottom/Left 3 = Bottom/Right Example: positions PIP window in upper-right corner of display area [SDF0001 Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 59 0043 0039 AUTO 0062 CUSTOM 0028 STANDARD 0001 CINEMA 0027 VIVID 0105 16:9 0005 0009 LETTERBOX 0013 NATIVE 0017 Right-Arrow key 0098 Down-Arrow key 0097 Up-Arrow key 0096 Left-Arrow key 0099 ENTER 0046 MENU 0026 Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...
  • Page 60 Table 6-1. Serial Commands Command Description EXIT 0100 0004 PIP POSITION 0008 PIP SIZE 0012 SWAP 0035 MUTE 0101 INFO 0031 Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Table 7-1 lists the PD520 specifications. PD520 Specifications Table 7-1. PD520 Specifications Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Screen Size: 52 in. (diagonal) Screen Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Available Aspect Ratios: 4:3, Letterbox, 16:9, Native DTV Compatibility: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p...
  • Page 62 Table 7-1. PD520 Specifications (continued) Operating Environment: 40ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC); 20% to 80% humidity (non-condensing) Dimensions: See Figure 7-1 Weight (including stand): 94.0 lbs. (42.64 kg) Regulatory Approvals: Complies with FCC, CE, C-Tick, NRTL, GOST, MIC, SABS, RoHS, China RoHS...

  • Page 63: Pd520 Dimensions

    Figure 7-1 shows the PD520 dimensions (all dimensions are in inches). PD520 Dimensions 25.51 3.72 30.00 33.72 7.87 7.87 5.55 Figure 7-1. PD520 Dimensions Planar PD520 Owner’s Operating Manual...

  • Page 64: Computer Signal Compatibility

    The PD520 can display video signals from a variety of computer sources via its RGB-HD and HDMI inputs. Computer Signal Compatibility Table 7-2 lists the signal types that are compatible with the PD520, and indicates which of those are VESA standards.
  • Page 66 020-0705-00 Rev. A October 2007 S E RIA L NUM BE R Planar Systems, Inc. • 1195 NW Compton Drive • Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 • +1 (503) 748-5799 / +1 (866) PLANAR1 / Fax +1 (503) 682-9441 www.planar.com...

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