Planar Systems, Inc.
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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.
© Copyright 2009
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and pend-
ing applications in other countries throughout the world.
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are ac-
knowledged.
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Preface
Important Safety Information
Congratulations on purchasing the Planar DLP® projector!
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.
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information.
Note:
Provides additional information on the topic at hand.
Important:
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked.
Caution:
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.
Warning:
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-
sonal injury.
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this
example:
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.”
General Safety Information
Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel.
Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the
lens when the lamp is on.
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.
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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 hazardous if done incorrectly. See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 34
for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp:
Unplug the power cord.
Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Important Recycle Instructions:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that
can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal
Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. For lamp
specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
Cleaning the Projector
Unplug the power cord before cleaning. See Cleaning the Projector on page 37.
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 section
on page 46.
Symbol Explanations
DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use
of separate recycling collection services.
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Main Features
Preface
• Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport.
• Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM.
• A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms.
• Supports resolutions up to SXGA+ at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images.
• Flexible setup allows for front, rear projections.
• Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled
projections.
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
Cables, Replacement Lamps and Accessories
To find cables, replacement lamps and accessories for your Planar projector, LCD monitor, touchscreen or
other Planar products visit our online store at www.PlanarOnline.com or find other stores who carry Planar
products at http://www.planar.com/howtobuy
About this manual
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs.
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Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................................................... 1
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................................................................................... 1
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS............................................................................................................................................... 2
Front-right View ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs....................................................................................... 3
Rear view....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Bottom view................................................................................................................................................................... 5
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS ................................................................................................................................................... 6
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE............................................................................................................................... 9
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS.................................................................................................................... 9
Remote Control............................................................................................................................................................. 9
SETUP AND OPERATION............................................................................................................................................... 10
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ................................................................................................................. 10
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES............................................................................................................................................ 11
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR............................................................................................................. 12
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK) .......................................................................................................... 14
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL................................................................................................................................... 16
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE ................................................................................................................ 17
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................................................................................................................. 18
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS ...................................................................................................... 19
OSD MENU CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Navigating the OSD ................................................................................................................................................... 19
OSD MENU OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
OSD SUB-MENU OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 21
IMAGE MENU..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Advanced Feature...................................................................................................................................................... 23
Color Manager ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
COMPUTER MENU.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
VIDEO/AUDIO MENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Audio ............................................................................................................................................................................ 27
INSTALLATION I MENU...................................................................................................................................................... 28
INSTALLATION II MENU..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Advanced Feature...................................................................................................................................................... 30
OSD Menu Setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Peripheral Test ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Lamp Hour Reset ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
Factory Reset.............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Status ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY .................................................................................................................................. 34
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP................................................................................................................................... 34
Resetting the Lamp.................................................................................................................................................... 36
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR................................................................................................................................................ 37
Cleaning the Lens ...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning the Case...................................................................................................................................................... 37
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK ...................................................................................................................................... 38
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................... 39
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 39
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 39
LED ERROR MESSAGES..................................................................................................................................................... 40
IMAGE PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................................................................. 40
LAMP PROBLEMS............................................................................................................................................................... 41
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS .......................................................................................................................................... 41
AUDIO PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................................................................. 41
Check the audio cable connection................................................................................................................................. 41
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HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED .................................................................................................................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Input Connectors ........................................................................................................................................................ 42
PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE.................................................................................................................... 42
Projection Distance and Size Table......................................................................................................................... 42
TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................................................................................................ 43
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 45
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE....................................................................................................................................... 46
FCC WARNING.................................................................................................................................................................. 46
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 46
EN 55022 WARNING ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
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