Planar Projector PD7170 User Manual

PD7170  
Home Theater  
Projector  
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  
For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Planar video product and welcome to the Planar family! With proper  
installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance.  
This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it  
with your other important documents.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
SERVICE LABOR: Planar will pay for service labor by a Planar Authorized Service Center when needed as a result  
of manufacturing defect for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end user  
(excluding the lamp).  
PARTS (not including the lamp): Planar will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to  
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the effective date of delivery to the end  
user. Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original  
warranty period.  
PROJECTOR LAMP: Planar will pay for service labor by a Planar Authorized Service Center when needed as a  
result of a manufacturing defect for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours, whichever comes first, from the  
effective date of delivery to the end user. In addition, Planar will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for  
the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six (6) months or 1000 hours,  
whichever comes first, from the effective date of delivery to the end user. Such replacement lamps are then  
subsequently warranted for the remaining portion (if any) of the original warranty period.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:  
This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal  
use and does not cover normal maintenance. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any  
appearance items; failure resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, faulty or  
improper installation or setup adjustments; improper maintenance, alteration, improper use of any input signal;  
damage due to lightning or power line surges, spikes and brownouts; damage that occurs during shipping or  
transit; or damage that is attributed to acts of God. In the case of remote control units, damage resulting from  
leaking, old, damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty.  
CAUTION: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS PLANAR PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM PLANAR AUTHORIZED  
DEALERS. ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY.  
MOREOVER, DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS  
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION  
AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED PLANAR DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER  
THIS WARRANTY. THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR PLANAR  
PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY PLANAR AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.  
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:  
Planar limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty  
period. There are no express warranties. Planar also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or  
consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:  
This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user. For your convenience, keep the original  
bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date.  
IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:  
Please fill out and mail your warranty registration card. It is imperative that Planar knows how to reach you  
promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified.  
CONTACT A PLANAR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:  
Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Planar video product will be performed at  
the location of the product, during usual working hours, providing location of product is within normal operating  
distance from a Planar Authorized Service Center. In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be  
returned to the Planar factory for repairs. If, solely in Planar’s judgment, location of product to be repaired is  
beyond normal operating distance of the closest 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. Planar will return product transportation  
prepaid in the United States, unless no product defect is discovered. In that instance, shipping costs will be the  
responsibility of the owner.  
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:  
© Copyright 2008 Planar Systems, Inc. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright,  
trademark and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be  
reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the  
manufacturer.  
Trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners.  
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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  
Fax: (503) 682-9441  
Toll Free: (866) PLANAR1  
PLANAR VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION  
RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS  
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Model Purchased  
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Date  
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Serial Number  
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Planar Authorized Dealer Name  
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________  
Address  
____________________________________________  
__________________  
State/Province  
___________________________  
Postal Code  
City  
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Phone  
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Important Safety Instructions  
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  
CAUTION  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)  
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades  
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by Planar Systems.  
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from  
tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
15. The +12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output.  
This could cause damage to this unit.  
16. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.  
17. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45  
minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.  
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18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could  
cause them to explode in rare occasions.  
19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on.  
Compliance Information  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:  
Manufacturer’s Name: Planar Systems, Inc.  
Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006  
hereby declares that the products Model Numbers:  
PD7170  
conform with the provisions of:  
Council Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility;  
EN 55022 “Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology  
equipment” 1998;  
EN 55024 “Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology  
equipment” 1998;  
Including:  
• EN 61000-4-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 2:  
Electrostatic discharge immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 3:  
Radiated, Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test”  
• EN 61000-4-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 4:  
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test”  
• EN 61000-4-5 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 5:  
Surge immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-6 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 6:  
Conducted disturbances induced by radio-frequency fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-8 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section 8:  
Conducted disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test"  
• EN 61000-4-11 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques Section  
11: Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests"  
And:  
• EN 61000-3-2 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions  
(equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase)" 2000;  
• EN 61000-3-3 "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3, Section 3: Limitations of voltage changes,  
voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current up to  
and including 16 A and not subject to conditional connection" 1995;  
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”  
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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.  
Date of Declaration: February 2008  
FCC PART 15:  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant  
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is  
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003):  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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.  
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European Union and  
other European countries with separate collection programs)  
This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be  
treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to  
an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By  
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative  
consequences to the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate disposal of this product. 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.  
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Table of Contents  
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1.  
Introduction  
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar  
PD7170 Home Theater Projector.  
1.1  
About This Manual  
Throughout this manual, the Planar PD7170 Home Theater Projector is referred to  
as the “PD7170.”  
Planar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users  
get the most out of the PD7170.  
Target Audience  
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  
find the latest version of this and other Planar product manuals on-line, at  
www.Planar.com.  
Planar welcomes your comments about this manual. Send them to  
If You Have Comments  
About This Manual...  
Text Conventions: The following conventions are used in this manual, in order to  
clarify the information and instructions provided:  
Textual and Graphic  
Conventions  
• Remote and built-in keypad button identifiers are set in upper-case bold  
type; for example, “Press EXIT to return to the previous menu.”  
• Computer input (commands you type) and output (responses that appear  
on-screen) is shown in monospace (fixed-width) type; for example: “To  
change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type op aspect = 1 <Enter>. ”  
• All keys with functional names are initial-capped, set in bold type and  
enclosed in angle brackets. These keys are the following: <Enter>,  
<Spacebar>, <Control>, <Esc>and <Tab>.  
<Enter>indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your  
keyboard if it has both keys.  
In addition to these conventions, underlining, boldface and/or italics are  
occasionally used to highlight important information, as in this example:  
A carriage return must be used after each command or  
string.  
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Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout  
the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems  
with your equipment or injury:  
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for  
using certain features.  
Tip  
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special  
significance. They also provide supplemental information.  
Note  
CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action  
can degrade performance or cause a malfunction.  
Caution  
WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action  
can result in damage to the equipment, or possible non-fatal  
injury to the user.  
WARNING  
DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe  
injury or death.  
DANGER!  
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this  
manual.  
1.2  
Using This Manual  
If you need...  
... Turn to page:  
Information about obtaining service  
General information about the PD7170 Home Theater  
Projector  
Installation instructions  
First-time configuration instructions  
Advanced configuration instructions  
Troubleshooting tips  
Specifications for the PD7170 Home Theater Projector  
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The Planar PD7170 has been engineered for the top quality picture  
performance and installation flexibility heretofore associated with projectors  
costing far more.  
1.3  
Description, Features  
and Benefits  
The PD7170 high-definition, 1280 x 720 native resolution, three-chip DLP™ light  
engine features state-of-the-art technology for bright, pristine, high-definition  
images.  
The PD7170 is equipped with a precision optics package offering zoom, focus  
and lens shift controls and a throw range of 1.82:1 to 2.28:1. For even greater  
installation flexibility, four other lens options are available offering throw  
distances ranging from 1.52 to 7.09 times the screen width.  
The PD7170 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science  
Foundation™ (ISF) standards for maximum home theater image quality. Planar's  
sophisticated parameters for white balance and color gamut control have also  
been implemented for precise balance of gray scale and color. The PD7170  
incorporates proprietary de-interlacing technology that provides exceptional  
scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pull-down) conversion for the most artifact-free  
images possible.  
Discrete infrared (IR) and RS-232 control make custom installation seamless,  
while discrete power on/off and source selection accommodate any  
automation control system.  
The PD7170 offers these key features and benefits:  
Key Features and Benefits  
• Native Resolution: 1280 x 720 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)  
• DLP system using three (3), high-performance Digital Micromirror Device  
(DMD) chips for increased brightness, allowing for larger screen sizes  
• DynamicBlack™ provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path  
through the optics, enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels  
for any type of video source material  
• Picture in Picture function allows you to display two inputs on the screen at  
the same time  
• Two (2), HDMI 1.3 Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection  
(HDCP)  
• HDTV Compatible  
• Power lens shift (horizontal and vertical)  
• Power zoom and focus  
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Parts List  
Your PD7170 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 (752-6271).  
• PD7170 Home Theater Projector with standard Z100 Lens (1.82:1 – 2.28:1 throw  
ratio; part number 997-5488-00)  
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries  
• AC Power Cords (North America, Europe, United Kingdom)  
• Source Connection Cables:  
• Component Video, 1.8 meters (5.9 feet)  
• HDMI to HDMI, 2.0 meters (6.6 feet)  
• Warranty information and registration card  
• Cleaning Cloth  
• Clip-on Light Shield  
• Planar PD7170 Installation/Operation Manual (this document)  
Optional Accessories:  
• Ceiling mount kit (part number 997-4214-00)  
• Replacement Lamp (part number 997-5353-00)  
• Replacement Lenses (refer to page 18 for more information):  
• Z80, 1.52:1 – 1.82:1 throw ratio (part number 997-5487-00)  
• Z200, 2.28:1 – 3.04:1 throw ratio (part number 997-5489-00)  
• Z400, 3.04:1 – 4.56:1 throw ratio (part number 997-5490-00)  
• Z500, 4.56:1 – 7.09:1 throw ratio (part number 997-5491-00)  
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2.  
Controls and Functions  
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key PD7170 components.  
2.1  
PD7170 at a Glance  
Top IR Sensor  
Power Button/  
Status LED  
System Keypad  
Exhaust  
Vent  
Intake  
Vent  
Projection Lens  
Front IR Sensor  
Figure 2-1. PD7170 Front/Side View  
TOP IR SENSOR  
Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.  
SYSTEM KEYPAD  
Provides an alternative to using the remote control unit to select a source or  
navigate the on-screen display (OSD) controls.  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
Use this button to select a video source.  
Cursor Buttons ( ,  
,
,
)
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display  
patterns.  
MENU  
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ENTER (  
)
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.  
When no menu is present on-screen, press ENTER to access the motorized lens  
focus control. Press ENTER again to access the motorized lens zoom control.  
Press ENTER yet again to access the motorized lens shift control.  
Use the  
and  
buttons to adjust focus, zoom or vertical lens position. Use  
the  
and buttons to adjust horizontal lens position.  
MENU  
Press this button to show or hide the OSD menus.  
POWER BUTTON/STATUS LED  
Indicates projector status as follows:  
• Solid green = AC power present, ready to turn on (lamp not lit)  
• Flashing green = lamp is warming up or cooling down; keypad functions  
not allowed  
• Off = Lamp lit, projector functioning normally  
• Alternating green/red = Lamp problem (door open, unable to strike, end  
of life), user intervention likely to fix problem  
• Flashing red = Over temperature, user intervention (clear vents, turn on AC)  
may fix problem  
• Solid red = Error that requires servicing (fan fail, Power-on self-test fail etc.)  
EXHAUST VENT  
Warm air exits the projector through this vent. Ensure that it is not blocked.  
INTAKE VENT  
Internal fans draw cool air into the projector through this vent.  
PROJECTION LENS  
The inside of the lens barrel is threaded to accommodate a standard, 72-mm  
lens filter. For example, with a smaller screen you can install a neutral-density  
filter to reduce the overall light output.  
If needed, a light shield accessory is provided with the lens to minimize stray  
light emissions. (Use it only when the vertical offset is 50% of the screen height  
or greater.) The light shield attaches to the end of the lens (or to the filter, if  
used).  
FRONT IR SENSOR  
Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.  
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Figure 2-2. PD7170 Rear/Bottom/Top View  
1. PLANAR LOGO BADGE  
2. REAR COVER  
Remove to access connectors.  
3. LAMP MODULE COVER  
Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment.  
4. CABLE OPENING  
Pass cables through this opening.  
5. CEILING MOUNT HOLES  
Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector.  
6. ADJUSTABLE FEET  
Use these when the projector is installed in a table-top configuration to level  
the image and/or adjust the projection angle.  
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Figure 2-3 shows the PD7170 rear panel.  
2.2  
PD7170 Rear Panel  
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10 9  
8
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6
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2
A C  
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AC  
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4
Figure 2-3. PD7170 Rear Panel  
1. HDMI 1 (Digital)  
HDMI 2 (Digital)  
HDCP-compliant digital video inputs for connecting an HDMI or DVI source.  
2. POWER INPUT (100 to 240 VAC)  
Connect the PD7170 to power here.  
3. RGB  
Provides a standard, 15-pin VGA-style connection to either an RGB or  
component high-definition source, or to a personal computer. The PD7170  
automatically detects the input signal resolution.  
4. COMPONENT 2  
Three BNCs for connecting component (YPbPr) video sources.  
5. COMPONENT 1/SCART (RCA connectors)  
Standard- or high-definition (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p)  
Component (YPrPb) input for connecting a DVD/HD-DVD/BD player, HD  
set-top box or other SD/HD source. Also provides RGB input for RGBS  
sources.  
6. VIDEO  
Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or  
other composite video source. Also provides composite sync input for RGBS  
sources.  
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7. S-VIDEO  
A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or  
Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR.  
8. IR INPUT  
Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater  
system.  
9. TRIGGER 2 (3.5-mm, mini phono jack)  
Provides 12 (+/- 1.5) volt switched output for screen relays with 250mA  
current capacity and short protection.  
10. TRIGGER 1  
Provides 12 (+/- 1.5) volt switched output for screen relays with 250mA  
current capacity and short protection.  
11. RS-232  
A female, 9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater  
automation/control system.  
Figure 2-4 shows the PD7170 remote control, and the paragraphs that follow  
describe its functionality.  
2.3  
PD7170 Remote Control  
ON  
POWER  
OFF  
l
1
2
3
SOURCE  
2
1
4
3
5
4
6
ENTER  
MENU  
M1  
5
7
USER MEMORY  
M2  
M3  
SHARP  
NR  
8
GAMMA  
PIP  
OS  
SWAP  
LIGHT  
10  
9
Figure 2-4. PD7170 Remote Control  
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1. ON  
Use this button to turn the projector on.  
2. OFF  
Use this button to turn the projector off.  
3. Source Selection Buttons (1-5):  
Press to select a video source. By default, these buttons are assigned as  
follows: 1 = HDMI 1; 2 = HDMI 2; 3 = Component 1; 4 = S-Video; 5 = Video.  
However, you can assign each button to any source you wish.  
4. Cursor Buttons ( ,  
,
,
)
Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display  
patterns.  
ENTER  
Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting.  
When no menu is present on-screen, press ENTER to access the motorized  
lens focus control. Press ENTER again to access the motorized lens zoom  
control. Press ENTER yet again to access the motorized lens shift control.  
Use the  
and  
buttons to adjust focus, zoom or vertical lens position. Use  
the and  
buttons to adjust horizontal lens position.  
5. Aspect Ratio Selection Button  
Press this button repeatedly to select one of the following aspect ratios:  
16 : 9: For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio.  
Letterbox: For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic DVDs on a 16:9  
screen.  
4 : 3: Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 sources in the center of the screen.  
4:3 Narrow: Scales the input signal to fit 4:3 sources in the center of the  
screen when using an anamorphic lens.  
Native: Displays source image in its native resolution without re-sizing or  
overscan.  
6. MENU  
Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls.  
7. Memory Preset Buttons (M1 / M2 / M3)  
Press to recall settings for the current input from one of three memory  
presets. By default, these buttons are assigned as follows: M1 = User  
Memory 1; M2 = User Memory 2; 3 = ISF Night. However, you can assign each  
button to any memory preset you wish.  
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8. Picture Adjustment Buttons:  
Contrast  
Press to adjust white level.  
Brightness  
Press to adjust black level.  
Sharpness (SHARP)  
Press to adjust sharpness.  
Gamma (GAMMA)  
Press to select a gamma curve.  
Overscan (OS)  
Press to select an overscan mode.  
Noise Reduction (NR)  
Press to adjust noise reduction level.  
9. LIGHT  
Press momentarily to activate remote backlighting. Press and hold for  
5 to 7 seconds to illuminate the projector rear panel, to facilitate  
connecting cables in a dark room.  
10. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Controls:  
PIP  
Press repeatedly to activate/deactivate PIP mode or select the desired PIP  
image source.  
SWAP  
Press to swap the PIP image with the active source image.  
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Installation  
To install batteries in the remote control:  
3.1  
Remote Control  
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to  
remove it.  
2. Install two AA batteries with the correct polarity.  
3. Replace the cover.  
1.  
3.  
2.  
• Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.  
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.  
Notes on Batteries  
• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to  
avoid damage from battery leakage.  
• In most situations, you can simply point the remote control at the screen  
which will reflect the IR signal from the remote back toward the IR receiver on  
the projector. In some cases, however, ambient conditions may prevent this.  
If so, point the remote control at the projector and try again.  
Notes on Remote Control  
Operation  
• If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working,  
replace the batteries with new ones.  
• The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is  
exposed to bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting.  
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• The projector’s front IR receiver has a range of approximately 40 feet (12.19  
meters); the top IR receiver has a range of approximately 20 feet (6.10  
meters). Figure 3-1 shows the reception angles of the front and top IR  
receivers.  
90.0°  
90.0°  
135.0°  
Figure 3-1. IR Reception Angles  
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Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the PD7170 installation process. The sections  
following this one provide detailed instructions.  
3.2  
Quick Setup  
Installation should be performed by a qualified custom  
video installation specialist.  
Note  
Table 3-1. Installation Overview  
For Details, Refer to  
Step  
Procedure  
page...  
1
2
Choose a location for the projector  
Install the projection lens (if standard lens will not be  
used)  
3
4
5
Mount the projector  
Connect signal sources to the PD7170  
Connect external controller to RS-232 port and/or IR  
repeater system (optional)  
6
Connect 12-volt trigger output to retractable screen  
or other, +12V trigger-activated equipment  
(optional)  
7
8
Apply power to the projector  
Primary lens adjustments: projected image size  
(zoom), position (shift) and focus  
9
Change the OSD Language (optional)  
10  
For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations,  
select the proper picture orientation  
11  
Projector calibration: adjust the following for each  
input; save settings when finished:  
Aspect ratio  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Color level  
Tint  
Input position  
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Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display.  
Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should  
take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally.  
3.3  
Installation  
Considerations  
Installation Type  
Choose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor  
mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation  
methods.  
Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options  
Advantages  
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
• Shares floor space with audience  
Considerations  
• Easy to set up  
• Can be moved or changed quickly  
• Easy to access  
Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation  
• Does not take up audience space  
• Projector is unobtrusive  
• Projector cannot be accidentally  
moved  
• Installation is more permanent  
• Projector access is more difficult  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
• Projector is completely hidden  
• Projector is easily accessed  
• Requires separate room  
• Installation cost is usually higher  
• Usually good ambient light rejection  
Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation  
• Projector is completely hidden  
• Requires separate room  
• Usually good ambient light rejection  
• Installation cost is usually higher  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror  
• Projector is completely hidden  
• Usually good ambient light rejection  
• Requires less space behind screen than  
other rear screen installations  
• Requires separate room  
• Installation cost is usually higher  
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In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast  
ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen,  
such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image.  
Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant.  
Ambient Light  
Throw Distance  
Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the  
screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it  
determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with  
a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen.  
You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen  
and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-2. The result of this  
calculation tells you roughly how far back the projector should be positioned  
from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the  
screen.  
Estimating Throw Distance  
Throw Distance (TD) =  
Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio  
Scr  
een width (w)  
TD  
Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance  
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Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the PD7170 and their associated  
throw ratios.  
Table 3-3. PD7170 Lens Options and Throw Ratios  
Throw Range in inches, with a 96x54-inch  
(1.78:1) Screen  
Lens Option  
Throw Ratio  
Minimum  
145.92  
174.72  
218.88  
291.84  
437.76  
Maximum  
174.72  
218.88  
291.84  
437.76  
680.64  
Z80  
1.52 - 1.82  
1.82 - 2.28  
2.28 - 3.04  
3.04 - 4.56  
4.56 - 7.09  
Z100 (standard)  
Z200  
Z400  
Z500  
Vertical and Horizontal  
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular,  
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.  
Position  
Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in  
such a way that the lens center is aligned with either the top or bottom edge of  
the screen area, and centered horizontally. See Figure 3-3.  
Ceiling Installation  
Ceiling  
Height  
Projection Distance  
x
Lens Center  
Lens Center  
Screen  
Floor Installation  
Screen  
Lens Center  
Height  
Lens Center  
x
Projection Distance  
Floor  
Figure 3-3. Projector Placement  
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You can use the lens shift controls on the projector to center the image on the  
screen. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or  
width, as shown in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5.  
Vertical and Horizontal  
Lens Shift  
Screen Center  
0%  
50% Height  
Lens Shift  
(0.5 x H)  
100% Height  
Lens Shift  
(1.0 x H)  
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No  
particular lens or projector is used in this example.  
Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)  
100% Width Lens Shift  
(1.0 x W)  
50% Width Lens Shift  
(0.5 x W)  
Screen Center  
0%  
Screen Width (W)  
Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No  
particular lens or projector is used in this example.  
Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)  
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Vertical Lens Shift: The PD7170 provides up to 65% of vertical lens shift up or  
down. For example, with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen, you can shift the image  
up to 36.40 inches (0.92 meters) above or below the screen center.  
Horizontal Lens Shift: The PD7170 provides up to 30% of horizontal lens shift left or  
right. For example, with a 100 x 56 inch (1.78:1) screen, you can shift the image  
up to 30.00 inches (0.76 meters) left or right of the screen center.  
1. With no vertical or horizontal lens shift, the lens center and  
Note  
screen center are aligned with each other.  
2. Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height.  
Horizontal shift limits are percentages of the screen width.  
3. Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount  
configurations. For floor installations (where the projector  
is upright), reverse the up/down vertical lens shift  
percentages.  
Folded Optics  
In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror  
may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-6. The position of the  
projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of  
installation, contact your dealer for assistance.  
Screen  
Mirror  
Figure 3-6. Folded Optics  
Other Considerations  
Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation:  
• Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the  
projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in  
temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect  
performance.  
• Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy  
such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide  
projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators.  
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The PD7170 is shipped with the standard (1.82 – 2.28) projection lens  
pre-installed. If your installation requires a different lens, proceed as follows to  
remove the standard lens and replace it with the required one.  
3.4  
Lens Replacement  
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver,  
remove the two screws holding  
the projector front cover in place.  
2. Gently pull the cover away from  
the projector at each side to  
detach it.  
3. Remove the cover and set it aside.  
4. Locate the lens release lever, above the lens cavity.  
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5. Press and hold the lens release  
button. Then, grasp the lens by the  
front and rotate it  
counterclockwise until it stops  
(approximately 30 degrees).  
6. Pull the lens straight out to remove it.  
7. Remove the trim ring attached to  
the motor housing on the lens you  
just removed. To do this, remove  
the two screws and two metal  
clips that hold it in place.  
Trim Ring  
8. Attach the trim ring to the motor  
housing on the new lens.  
9. Note that the lens mount flange  
has a female socket connector for  
the lens motor on the right side of  
the flange. (The lens assembly  
motor has a male socket  
Lens Motor  
Connector  
connector that mates with this  
connector.)  
10. Hold the replacement lens assembly with the motor facing to the right.  
Carefully insert the back of the lens assembly into the hole in the lens flange.  
11. Slightly rotate the lens assembly counterclockwise to align the motor  
connectors on the lens and lens flange. Gently push the lens assembly in  
until it is seated flush against the flange and the motor connectors have  
seated.  
12. Carefully rotate the lens assembly clockwise until it stops and the metal clips  
at the back of the lens “click” into place.  
13. Replace the projector front cover.  
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There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your  
chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another.  
3.5  
Mounting the PD7170  
In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a  
secure and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving  
a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels  
when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation.  
Floor Mounting (Upright)  
For fixed installations, and for those that want the projector out of sight or have  
a limited space for projector and audience, you can invert the PD7170 and  
suspend it from the ceiling using a specially-designed ceiling mount fixture.  
Ceiling Mounting  
(Inverted)  
Use only the Planar-approved ceiling mount kit designed for  
your projector. Install the mount kit according to the  
instructions provided with it.  
Note  
If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector, you can also tilt  
the projector at a slight angle. In a ceiling installation, you do this by adjusting  
the ceiling mount.  
Adjusting the Projection  
Angle  
For a floor installation, turn the adjustable feet at the bottom of the projector to  
adjust the projection angle.  
If you do this, you may need to vertically shift the image to compensate. For  
detailed instructions, refer to Lens Adjustments on page 31.  
Proceed as follows to connect the PD7170 to your video sources, external  
controller(s) – if present – and AC power.  
3.6  
Connections to the  
PD7170  
When connecting your equipment:  
• Use the correct signal cables for each source.  
• Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on  
connectors that have them.  
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Connector Panel Access  
Using a flat-blade screwdriver, loosen  
the four screws holding the rear  
compartment cover in place.  
ꢀꢀ ꢀꢀ  
Then, remove the rear compartment  
cover by tilting it upward.  
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Connect your video sources to the PD7170 as shown and described in the  
sections that follow.  
Connecting Source  
Components to the  
PD7170  
HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-7.  
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the  
highest video quality because the signal is carried in the  
Tip  
digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source  
component output into the projector.  
HDMI or DVI Source(s)  
(BD/HD-DVD/DVD Player,  
HD Set Top Box,  
Game Console etc.)  
Figure 3-7. HDMI/DVI Source Connections  
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RGB Connections: Connect your personal computer or other RGB source to the  
RGB input.  
Optionally, if the source outputs RGB with composite sync, connect the green,  
blue and red outputs to the Y, Pb and Pr terminals on the COMPONENT 1/SCART  
input and the sync output to the VIDEO input.  
Sync  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
DVD Player or  
Other SCART RGBS  
Source  
Personal  
Computer  
Figure 3-8. RGB Connections  
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Component Video Connections: Connect your component video sources to  
the COMPONENT 1/SCART, COMPONENT 2 or RGB inputs as shown in Figure 3-9.  
Y
Pb  
Pr  
Y
Pb  
Pr  
DTV Set-Top Box or  
Other Component  
(YPbPr) Source  
Figure 3-9. Component Video Connections  
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Composite/S-Video Connections: Connect your Composite and S-Video  
sources to the PD7170 as shown in Figure 3-10.  
DVD Player, VCR,  
Satellite Receiver,  
Laser Disc etc.  
Figure 3-10. Composite and S-Video Connections  
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Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the  
RS-232 port on the PD7170; see Figure 3-11. Use a standard, 9-pin serial cable,  
wired straight-through.  
RS-232 Controller  
Connection  
For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial  
5
4
3
1
2
6
9
8
7
2 Transmit Data  
3 Receive Data  
5 Ground  
(none of the other pins are used)  
to Automation/  
Control System  
or PC  
Figure 3-11. RS-232 Control System Connection  
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Connecting 12-Volt  
Trigger Output to External  
Theater Equipment  
If your home theater contains a retractable screen, screen mask or other 12-volt  
trigger-activated equipment, connect it to the 12-volt trigger output(s) as  
shown in Figure 3-12.  
Retractable Screen or other  
12-volt trigger-activated  
device  
Sleeve = Ground  
Tip = +12V  
Figure 3-12. 12-Volt Trigger Output Connection  
Connecting an External IR  
Receiver  
If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the projector due to  
excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can  
connect an external IR repeater system to the IR INPUT on the PD7170 to extend  
the range of the remote control. See Figure 3-13.  
Remote Control  
IR Sensor  
IR Repeater  
(3.5-mm, mini  
phono plug)  
Figure 3-13. External IR Receiver Connection  
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The PD7170 ships with various types of AC power cords. Choose the one that is  
appropriate to your locale.  
Connecting to AC Power  
Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of  
the projector (AC 100V ~ 240V); see Figure 2-3. Then, connect the other end to  
your AC power source.  
1. Turn on your source components.  
3.7  
ON  
l
Turning on the Power  
2. Press the ON  
button on the remote control to turn on the PD7170. The  
LED flashes green to indicate that it is warming up.  
3. When the projector is ready for use, the LED turns off.  
The PD7170 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and  
focus.  
3.8  
Lens Adjustments  
To access the motorized lens focus control, do either of the following:  
Focus  
• Press MENU on the remote control. Select Control from the Main Menu, then  
press  
or  
to highlight Lens Control. Press  
or  
to highlight Focus and  
press ENTER.  
• When no menu is present on-screen, press ENTER (  
) on the system keypad  
or remote control unit.  
Then, use the  
button to focus the projected image nearer or the  
button to  
focus the projected image farther away.  
To access the motorized lens zoom control, do either of the following:  
Zoom  
• Press MENU on the remote control. Select Control from the Main Menu, then  
press  
or  
to highlight Lens Control. Press  
or  
to highlight Zoom and  
press ENTER.  
• When no menu is present on-screen, press ENTER (  
) on the system keypad  
or remote control unit twice.  
Then, use the  
button to make the picture larger (zoom in) or the  
button to  
make the picture smaller (zoom out).  
To access the motorized lens shift control, do either of the following:  
Lens Shift  
• Press MENU on the remote control. Select Control from the Main Menu, then  
press or to highlight Lens Control. Press or  
to highlight Lens Shift and  
press ENTER.  
• When no menu is present on-screen, press ENTER (  
) on the system keypad  
or remote control unit three times.  
Then, use the  
and  
buttons to adjust the vertical lens position or the  
and buttons to adjust the horizontal lens position.  
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Installing the Optional Stray Light Shield: For  
installations that require significant vertical lens shift  
(50% or more of the screen height), a lens shield is  
provided with the PD7170 that minimizes stray light  
around the image.  
The light shield attaches to threads at the end of the  
lens. Or, if you have installed a lens filter, you can  
attach the light shield to it.  
To install or remove the light shield, squeeze the two  
side "wings" to snap it into place or release it.  
Do not use the stray light shield unless the amount of vertical  
lens shift exceeds 50 per cent of the screen height.  
Caution  
When you turn on the PD7170 for the first time, the OSD Language Menu  
appears.  
3.9  
Changing the OSD  
Language  
The PD7170 can display the menus in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,  
Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese  
or Russian.  
Press  
or  
to select a language. Then, press ENTER to confirm your selection.  
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If the PD7170 is installed behind the screen, you must change the picture  
orientation to match the installation method. To do this, press MENU on the  
remote control. Then, select System from the Main Menu.  
3.10  
Adjusting the Picture  
Orientation  
If the projector is used in a rear-projection application (see Figure 3-6), press  
repeatedly to select Rear Projection from the System Menu. Press or to set it  
to On.  
Rear Projection  
Ceiling Mode  
If the projector is ceiling-mounted, the PD7170 automatically inverts the image.  
If this automatic inversion is not desired, select Ceiling Mode from the System  
Menu and set it to Off.  
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Operation  
Press M1, M2 or M3 to recall settings from a memory preset. Then, press ENTER to  
4.1  
confirm your selection. Or, to cancel the operation, press  
to select Cancel  
Selecting Video Memory  
and press ENTER.  
You can assign each of these three buttons to any  
of four memory presets. For more information, refer  
USER MEMORY  
M1  
M2  
M3  
SHARP  
Press the aspect ratio (  
type of program material being viewed. For more information, refer to Table 4-2.  
) button to select the appropriate aspect ratio for the  
4.2  
Selecting an Aspect  
Ratio  
When you turn on the PD7170, it switches to the last  
selected input and looks for a valid signal.  
4.3  
SOURCE  
Selecting An Input  
Source  
1
4
2
3
5
Use these buttons on the remote control to select  
an input source directly. You can assign each of  
these five buttons to any input. The default  
assignments are: 1 = HDMI 1, 2 = HDMI 2,  
3 = Component 1, 4 = S-Video, 5 = Video.  
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For PIP purposes, there are three groups of inputs  
separated by their display modes:  
4.4  
PIP  
SWAP  
LIGHT  
Using Picture-In-Picture  
(PIP)  
• Video (SD) group: Video, S-Video and SCART  
inputs.  
• Graphic (HD) group: Component 1, Component 2 and RGB inputs.  
• Digital Video group: HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs.  
PIP shows one input from any of these groups within or beside one input from  
either of the other two groups.  
• Press PIP to enable the PIP function. Once enabled, press PIP repeatedly to  
select the desired PIP source or turn PIP off.  
• Press SWAP to swap the main and PIP images.  
For more information, refer to PIP Position on page 57.  
For each source, Table 4-1 shows which of the other sources are available as a  
PIP source.  
Table 4-1. Available Main and PIP Source Combinations  
PIP Input Source  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
SCART COMP 1 COMP 2 RGB HDMI 2 HDMI 1  
Notes:  
1. “” means that that source is available as a PIP source with a given main source; “–”  
means that it is not.  
2. Disabled sources (refer to Source Enable on page 56) are not available as PIP  
sources.  
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1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or system keypad to display  
4.5  
the Main Menu.  
Using the On-Screen  
Menus  
2. There are six menus. Press  
3. Press or to select a sub-menu item.  
4. For each sub-menu item, the currently-selected value appears in white text  
or is otherwise highlighted. Press or to choose a setting for that item, or  
press ENTER to go to another sub-menu.  
or  
to select a sub-menu.  
5. Press MENU to return to the previous menu.  
6. From the Main Menu, press MENU to turn off the OSD menu.  
The PD7170 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in Figure 4-1.  
Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu  
options may not be available.  
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16:9, 4:3, Letterbox, 4:3  
Narrow or Native  
Source Enable  
PIP Position  
On or Off for each source  
Aspect Ratio  
Memory  
Top Left, Top Right, Bottom  
Left, Bottom Right,  
Picture-by-Picture or  
Split Screen  
Recall Memory  
Save Settings  
Save ISF  
Top Left, Top Right, Bottom  
Left, Bottom Right or Center  
Menu Position  
Brightness  
Contrast  
0% (opaque), 25%, 50% or  
75%  
0 ... 50* ... 100  
Sharpness  
Translucent Menu  
Color Saturation  
Color Tint  
System  
Lamp Power  
Blank Screen  
Auto Power Off  
Auto Power On  
Rear Projection  
Ceiling Mode  
Logo Display  
Power On Chime  
Lens Control  
1 Key  
Economy or Standard  
Logo, Black, Blue or White  
Sharpness Mode  
(Simple or Advanced)  
On or Off  
Horizontal Sharpness  
Vertical Sharpness  
Diagonal Sharpness  
Sharpness Overshoot  
Horizontal Texture  
Vertical Texture  
Auto, On or Off  
On or Off  
Sharpness  
Focus, Zoom, Lens Shift  
Main  
Diagonal Texture  
Texture Overshoot  
Noise Threshold  
2 Key  
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB,  
Comp. 1, Comp. 2, Video,  
S-Video or SCART  
3 Key  
4 Key  
Noise Reduction  
5 Key  
Noise Reduction Mode  
(Simple or Advanced)  
M1 Key  
User Memory 1,  
User Memory 2, ISF Day or  
ISF Night  
Control  
M2 Key  
Noise Reduction  
General Noise Reduction  
Block Artifact Reduction  
Mosquito Noise Reduction  
Off, Crop or Zoom  
M3 Key  
Trigger 1  
Lamp, 16:9, Letterbox, 4:3,  
4:3 Narrow or RS-232  
Trigger 2  
Overscan  
Change Remote  
Code  
Set 1 or Set 2  
On or Off  
HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB,  
Comp. 1, Comp. 2, Video,  
S-Video or SCART  
Source Select  
Auto Source  
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish,  
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese,  
Korean, Portuguese or Russian  
Off, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, RGB,  
Comp. 1, Comp. 2, Video,  
S-Video or SCART  
Language  
Service  
PIP Select  
Model Name  
Resync  
(press ENTER to execute)  
Unit Serial Number  
Software Version  
Auto, REC709, REC601,  
RGB-PC or RGB-Video  
Color Space  
Video Standard  
Gamma  
Auto, NTSC, PAL or SECAM  
Active/PIP Source  
(read-only)  
CRT, Film, Video, Bright or  
Graphics  
Pixel Clock  
Signal Format  
H/V Refresh Rate  
Lamp Hours  
5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K  
or Native  
Color Temperature  
DLP Frame Rate  
Color Gamut  
Auto, 48 Hz, 50 Hz or 60 Hz  
Lamp Hour Reset  
Reset? (Yes or No)  
Auto, REC709, SMPTE-C, EBU  
or Native  
Reset Everything?  
(Yes or No)  
Factory Reset  
Advanced  
DynamicBlack  
On or Off  
Blue Only  
Test Patterns  
Altitude  
On or Off  
Adaptive Contrast  
On or Off  
On or Off  
Red / Green / Blue Offset  
Red / Green / Blue Gain  
V. Position  
Auto or High  
RGB Adjust  
H. Position  
Fine Sync  
Phase  
Tracking  
Sync Level  
Figure 4-1. PD7170 OSD Menu Structure  
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The PD7170 Main Menu, shown in Figure 4-2, provides access to the most  
commonly-used projector functions.  
1. For best results, Planar recommends that you set  
DynamicBlack to Off before adjusting Brightness, Contrast  
Note  
and other image quality settings in this menu (refer to  
DynamicBlack on page 52). After you have completed the  
initial calibration, set DynamicBlack to On if desired.  
2. Image controls only operate on the active source. To adjust  
the PIP source, switch to the PIP source (thereby making it  
the active source), adjust the controls and then switch  
back.  
Figure 4-2. PD7170 Main Menu  
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Aspect Ratio: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected  
image, press or to highlight Aspect Ratio. Use the or buttons to select  
the appropriate aspect ratio for your screen size, installed lens configuration  
and the type of program material being viewed, then press ENTER; refer to Table  
4-2.  
Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings  
Aspect  
Geometry of Projected Image  
Aspect  
Ratio  
Setting  
Ratio of  
Source  
Signal  
Description  
With Standard Lens  
With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen)  
(1.78:1 Screen)  
16:9  
16:9 linearly scales the  
source active image  
horizontally and  
vertically to fill a 16:9  
screen.  
16:9  
4:3  
16:9  
4:3 linearly scales the  
source active image  
horizontally and  
vertically to fill a 4:3  
screen.  
4:3  
4:3  
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Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)  
Aspect  
Geometry of Projected Image  
With Standard Lens  
Aspect  
Ratio of  
Ratio  
Description  
Source  
Signal  
With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen)  
Setting  
(1.78:1 Screen)  
16:9  
Letterbox mode scales  
(zooms in on) a 4:3  
image linearly (by the  
same amount on all  
sides) to fill a 16:9  
display, cropping the  
top and bottom of the  
image.  
Letterbox  
4:3  
16:9  
4:3 Narrow linearly  
scales the source  
active image  
horizontally, so that a  
4:3 source has the  
correct aspect ratio  
when using an  
4:3  
Narrow  
anamorphic lens.  
4:3  
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Table 4-2. Aspect Ratio Settings (continued)  
Aspect  
Geometry of Projected Image  
Aspect  
Ratio of  
Ratio  
Description  
With Standard Lens  
Source  
Signal  
With Anamorphic Lens (2.35:1 Screen)  
Setting  
(1.78:1 Screen)  
1080i HDTV Image  
1080i HDTV Image  
16:9  
Select Native to  
display the source  
signal in its native  
resolution, centered in  
the display area with  
no re-sizing or  
720p HDTV Image  
720p HDTV Image  
overscan.  
Native  
With SDTV and EDTV  
sources, the PD7170  
scales the image  
480i SDTV Image  
480i SDTV Image  
horizontally to achieve  
a 16:9 aspect ratio.  
4:3  
800x600 PC Image  
800x600 PC Image  
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Memory: Select Memory from the Main menu, then press ENTER to recall image  
quality settings previously saved, or to save changed settings in any of four  
memory locations.  
saved image quality settings. Unless you select Default (see below), this  
control affects all sources, not just the active source.  
User Memory 1 and User Memory 2 contain the factory default settings  
when the projector is initially turned on.  
• When you recall the ISF Day or ISF Night memory settings, all settings  
associated with these stored values are grayed out. This prevents  
unintended adjustments from being made. To remove this restriction,  
choose User Memory 1 or User Memory 2.  
ISF Day and ISF Night are grayed out unless these custom settings have  
already been saved.  
• Choose Default to restore the factory-default settings for the active source  
only. The other sources are unaffected.  
image-related settings you have changed to User Memory 1 or User  
Memory 2.  
The following items are saved (for all sources, not just the active source):  
Sharpness (all settings in sub-menu)  
Noise Reduction (all settings in sub-menu)  
RGB Adjust (all settings in sub-menu)  
Save ISF: Select Save ISF from the Memory menu to save any image-related  
settings you have changed to the ISF Day or ISF Night memory location.  
You must enter a passcode to access the Save ISF  
sub-menu.  
Note  
The settings that are saved are the same as those saved with the Save  
Settings command (see above).  
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Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE  
is an acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”) Figure 4-3 shows a  
typical PLUGE pattern.  
Below Black  
Above Black  
Figure 4-3. Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness  
PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white  
and gray areas against a black background. The example above includes two  
vertical bars and four shaded boxes.  
Select Brightness from the Main menu. Use the or buttons to adjust the level  
so that:  
• The darkest black bars disappear into the background.  
• The dark gray areas are barely visible.  
• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.  
• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.  
• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).  
Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar  
pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-4.  
Figure 4-4. Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast  
Select Contrast from the Main menu. Use the  
or  
buttons to adjust the  
contrast up until the top two bars become almost the same brightness, then  
down just until the brightness change between these bars is consistent with the  
other bars.  
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Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change  
to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to  
achieve the optimum setting.  
Note  
Color Saturation: To adjust the overall color intensity, select Color Saturation  
from the Main menu. Decrease this setting if colors are overly saturated;  
increase it if colors appear muted or washed out.  
Color Tint: Tint or “hue” is the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the  
image. To adjust the tint, select Color Tint from the Main menu. Decrease this  
setting to shift the hue toward red; increase it to shift the hue toward green.  
Like the Brightness and Contrast controls, the color and tint  
controls are interactive. A change to one may require a subtle  
change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting.  
Note  
Sharpness: Sharpness” is the amount of high-frequency detail in the image. To  
adjust this, select Sharpness from the Main menu and press ENTER. On your  
external test pattern source, select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4-5.  
Figure 4-5. Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness  
Sharpness (Simple Mode): Adjust as needed, looking for white edges around  
the transitions from black to gray and differently-sized lines in the “sweep”  
patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate  
them.  
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Sharpness Mode: Sharpness Mode allows or prevents access to the detailed  
sharpness controls in this menu.  
In most cases, Simple mode provides a sufficient level of control to produce  
the best picture from the most popular sources. In Simple mode, only the  
Sharpness (top-most) slider is adjustable; the others are grayed out.  
Choose Advanced mode if you need more precise control over sharpness. In  
Advanced mode, only the top slider is grayed out.  
controls to enhance image detail along horizontal, vertical and diagonal  
edges respectively.  
eliminate rings or shadows on dominant edges that cannot be removed  
using the “simple” Sharpness control.  
Use these controls to remove artifacts from textured areas that cannot be  
removed using the “simple” Sharpness control.  
Noise Threshold: The Noise Threshold setting adjusts the frequency below  
which the Sharpness controls have an effect. Frequencies above the  
threshold are considered “noise.”  
Generally, the higher the setting, the more noticeable the effect of any  
adjustments will be.  
Noise Reduction: To apply noise reduction to the source signal, select Noise  
Reduction from the Main menu and press ENTER. Noise Reduction is useful for  
clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources.  
Noise Reduction (Simple Mode): Use the  
or  
button to adjust as desired,  
keeping in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may  
also soften the image.  
the detailed noise reduction controls in this menu.  
In most cases, Simple mode provides a sufficient level of control to produce  
the best picture from the most popular sources. In Simple mode, only the  
Noise Reduction (top-most) slider is adjustable; the others are grayed out.  
Choose Advanced mode if you need more precise control over noise  
reduction. In Advanced mode, only the top slider is grayed out.  
General Noise Reduction: General Noise Reduction is temporal and spatial  
noise reduction for all types of inputs. The scene is analyzed for differences  
from frame to frame and reduces those differences that are not determined  
to be motion.  
Block Artifact Reduction: Use this control to reduce or eliminate so-called  
“block artifacts” in MPEG-compressed video signals (digital broadcasts or  
DVDs). Set it as needed to minimize distortion within horizontal and vertical  
block boundaries.  
Mosquito Noise Reduction: Use this control to reduce or eliminate so-called  
“mosquito noise” in MPEG-compressed video signals. Set it as needed to  
minimize distortion around the edges of moving objects, moving artifacts  
around edges and/or blotchy noise patterns superimposed over the objects.  
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Overscan: Some television programs are produced based on the assumption  
that older television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast  
picture area. Overscan effectively hides these inactive, outer edges of the  
image. Choose one of the following:  
• Off: This setting leaves the image as-is.  
• Crop: This setting adds a mask at the left and right edges of the source active  
image equal to 3% of the displayed horizontal resolution, and at the top and  
bottom edges equal to 3% of the displayed vertical resolution.  
• Zoom: This setting adds a factor to the scaling of the source active image so  
that the vertical and horizontal resolutions are 106% of the size determined by  
the aspect ratio function. Anything outside of the original image area is  
removed.  
When the Aspect Ratio is set to Native, set Overscan to Off or  
Crop.  
Note  
Figure 4-6 illustrates the effect of each overscan setting for each aspect ratio.  
Off  
Crop  
Zoom  
4:3  
16:9  
4:3  
Narrow  
= Source Image Area  
= Edge Noise  
Native  
(480p)  
= Screen (16:9)  
Figure 4-6. Overscan Examples  
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Source Select: To select a video source, press or to highlight Source Select,  
then press ENTER. This displays the Source Select sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-7.  
The default source selection is HDMI 1. All sources that are not available per the  
source enable function (refer to Source Enable on page 56) are grayed out.  
Figure 4-7. Source Select Sub-Menu  
PIP Select: To select a PIP (secondary) video source, press  
or  
to highlight  
PIP Select, then press ENTER. The default PIP selection is Off.  
All sources that are not available per the source enable function (refer to  
Source Enable on page 56) are grayed out.  
All sources that cannot be used for PIP due to a shared electronic path with the  
Active source are grayed out. The PIP source is a saved setting for each source,  
like brightness and contrast.  
If for some reason the current PIP source becomes invalid (by disabling it in the  
source enable menu, for instance), PIP Select automatically resets to Off.  
Resync: If the projected image becomes unstable or degraded, press  
or  
to highlight Resync, then press ENTER. This causes a re-acquisition of the active  
source and the PIP source, if present. It also changes any Fine Sync settings  
(described on page 53) for this timing to the default setting.  
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advanced image adjustments.  
Figure 4-8. PD7170 Advanced Menu  
space of the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections.  
• The default setting, Auto, functions as follows:  
HDMI: If the Auxiliary Video Information (AVI) infoframe contains color  
space and/or range data, the PD7170 uses that information. Otherwise, for  
RGB sources, the PD7170 uses the RGB-Video color space. For component  
SDTV and EDTV resolutions, REC601 is used. For other component video  
resolutions, REC709 is used.  
RGB: If Hsync or Vsync signals are present, the PD7170 uses the RGB-PC  
color space. Otherwise, REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources, and  
REC709 for all other sources.  
Component: For SDTV and EDTV resolutions, the PD7170 uses the REC601  
color space. For all other resolutions REC709 is used.  
In most cases, the Auto setting determines the correct color space to use. If it  
does not, you can force the PD7170 to use a specific color space. Choose one  
of the following:  
REC709 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.709.  
REC601 sets the color space matrix to that defined in ITU-R BT.601.  
RGB-PC uses RGB color space and sets black at 0,0,0 RGB and white at  
255,255,255 RGB, assuming an 8-bit image.  
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RGB-Video uses RGB color space and sets black at 16,16,16 RGB and white at  
235,235,235, assuming an 8-bit image, to correspond to the luminance values  
defined in digital component standards.  
the color system for composite video or S-Video input signals.  
Different countries use different formats for video signals. Select the appropriate  
Video Standard for your region:  
• Auto: The color systems are automatically identified and the format is set  
accordingly.  
• PAL: This is the standard used in Europe, Australia and many other parts of the  
world, typically with a 50Hz frame rate.  
• SECAM: This is a standard format used mainly in France and Russia.  
• NTSC: This is the standard format used mainly in the United States and Japan.  
de-gamma curve. Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast  
while maintaining good details for blacks and whites.  
If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or  
impossible to see details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to  
compensate. This improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks.  
Conversely, if the image is washed out and unnatural, with excessive detail in  
black areas, increase the setting.  
CRT sets the gamma to 2.5.  
Film sets the gamma to 2.2.  
Video is similar to Film gamma but differs in dark areas of the image to  
correspond to the function that video cameras use to create images.  
Bright sets the gamma to 2.0.  
Graphics should only be used for computer presentations that require  
increased brightness at the cost of grayscale accuracy.  
Color Temperature: Color temperature defines the “color of gray;” that is,  
adjusts the 75% white point to various color points.  
To choose a color temperature setting, select Color Temperature from the  
Advanced menu. Then, press  
or  
to select 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K or  
Native. The default setting, 6500K, is appropriate for most situations. Higher  
settings produce a “bluer” picture; lower ones impart a reddish hue to the  
image. Select Native to disable white point adjustment of the source signal.  
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the output frame rate. You can have the PD7170 automatically determine the  
optimum frame rate, or you can force it to use a specific frame rate.  
If PIP is active, the PD7170 converts the PIP source frame rate  
to the same frame rate as the main source.  
Note  
• The default setting, Auto, frame locks to the main source if it has a vertical  
refresh rate of between 48 and 62Hz. Vertical refresh rates of from 24 to 31Hz  
are doubled. Frame rates between 31 and 48Hz and greater than 62Hz are  
converted to 60Hz.  
• Select 48Hz to force the output frame rate to 48Hz. Use this setting to  
eliminate 2:3 pull-down judder with 60Hz film-based sources.  
50Hz and 60Hz force the output frame rate to 50Hz and 60Hz respectively.  
gamut (range) that may be different from the default color gamut.  
Each setting defines the precise hue of each primary (red, green and blue) and  
secondary (yellow, cyan and magenta) color component used to generate  
the millions of colors produced in displays. Changing either or both of these  
numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the “triangle” for possible  
colors. For example, changing the x/y coordinates for red moves the color  
closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects all displayed colors having  
a red component.  
Auto automatically chooses the appropriate color gamut:  
SMPTE C for NTSC, 480i and 480p sources.  
EBU for PAL, SECAM, 576i and 576p sources.  
REC709 for all other sources.  
REC709 chooses the REC709 color gamut.  
• Select SMPTE-C to choose the SMPTE-C color gamut.  
• Select EBU to choose the EBU color gamut.  
• Select Native to use REC709 for cyan, magenta, and yellow and uncorrected  
values for red, green, and blue.  
Table 4-3 lists the x- and y-coordinates for each primary and secondary color  
component.  
Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values  
Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values  
Primary  
REC709  
SMPTE “C”  
EBU  
Color  
x
y
x
y
x
y
Red  
0.640  
0.419  
0.300  
0.225  
0.330  
0.505  
0.600  
0.329  
0.635  
0.421  
0.305  
0.228  
0.340  
0.506  
0.595  
0.326  
0.640  
0.418  
0.290  
0.220  
0.330  
0.502  
0.600  
0.329  
Yellow  
Green  
Cyan  
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Table 4-3. x/y Color Gamut Values (continued)  
Color Gamut Settings and Associated x/y Values  
REC709 SMPTE “C” EBU  
Primary  
Color  
x
y
x
y
x
y
Blue  
Magenta  
0.150  
0.321  
0.060  
0.154  
0.155  
0.318  
0.070  
0.162  
0.150  
0.328  
0.060  
0.158  
or disable (Off) the DynamicBlack actuator in the optical engine. DynamicBlack  
uses a dynamic iris that modulates light to the DMD based on the actual  
content of the video material. Planar recommends that you disable  
DynamicBlack before adjusting Brightness, Contrast or other image settings.  
dark portions of an output image according to the mean luminance of the  
input image.  
RGB Adjust: To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected  
image, choose RGB Adjust from the Advanced menu and press ENTER. This  
displays the RGB Adjust sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-9.  
Figure 4-9. RGB Adjust Sub-Menu  
• Gain: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of  
the image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of  
solid white areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas  
contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.  
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• Offset: Use the Offset controls in the RGB Adjust sub-menu to correct color  
imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a  
test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window”  
pattern. If the gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the  
Offset for that color.  
The Gain controls increase or decrease the full-scale input range; the Offset  
controls shift the entire range, resulting in a change in brightness.  
Generally, higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast;  
higher Offset settings reduce the image brightness.  
Note  
Fine Sync: To fine-tune the position and other image attributes, choose Fine  
Sync from the Advanced menu and press ENTER. This displays the Fine Sync  
sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-10.  
• V Position: This control adjusts the vertical position of the image within the  
designated image area, up to 25 per cent of the image height up or down.  
• H Position: This control adjusts the horizontal position of the image within the  
designated image area, up to 25 per cent of the image width left or right.  
• Phase (RGB or Component sources): This control adjusts the phase of the  
pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when  
an RGB or Component image still shows shimmer or “noise” after Tracking has  
been optimized.  
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Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below). If  
some shimmer from a video or HDTV source persists, use the  
Noise Reduction controls (described on page 46) to  
remove high-frequency noise from the signal.  
Tip  
For best results, use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a  
clear pattern of black and white pixels, or a similar “half on, half off” graphic  
image. Adjust the slidebar until the image stabilizes and each pixel is clearly  
defined. You may notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one  
point. Use either setting in such cases.  
• Tracking (RGB or Component sources): Tracking determines the frequency of  
the pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line,  
so that all pixels generated by a particular source are sampled.  
Steady flickering or several soft vertical stripes or bands across the entire  
image indicates poor pixel tracking. Proper pixel tracking helps ensure that  
the image quality is consistent across the screen, that aspect ratio is  
maintained and that pixel phase (see above) can be optimized.  
• Sync Level (Component sources only): Select Sync Level to adjust the  
voltage level of the PD7170 Sync signal detection circuitry.  
Sync Level adjustment is occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV  
source signal drops “below black” (for example, during scenes with  
explosions or when subtitles are present) and causes the projector to  
temporarily lose sync. If the Sync Level from the source is persistently too low,  
the projector won’t sync with the source at all.  
The range is from 50 to 256 millivolts (mV) inclusive. The default setting is  
240 mV and should rarely require adjustment.  
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Use the controls in the System menu, shown in Figure 4-11, to adjust the lamp,  
change the display orientation and perform other, common installation tasks.  
Figure 4-11. PD7170 System Menu  
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Source Enable: To enable or disable selection of a source, choose Source  
Enable from the System menu and press ENTER. This displays the Source Enable  
sub-menu, shown in Figure 4-12.  
HDMI 1/HDMI 2: Enables or disables the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources.  
RGB: Enables or disables the RGB source.  
Comp 1/Comp 2: Enables or disables the Component 1 and Component 2  
sources.  
Video: Enables or disables the Composite video source.  
If either Component 1 or Video is enabled, SCART must be  
disabled.  
Note  
S-Video: Enables or disables the S-Video source.  
SCART: Enables or disables the SCART RGBS source.  
If SCART is enabled, both Component 1 and Video must be  
disabled.  
Note  
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PIP Position: To change the position of the PIP image, choose PIP Position from  
the System menu; see Figure 4-13. Choose one of the following:  
• Top Left: This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image area at  
the top left of the screen.  
• Top Right: This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image area at  
the top right of the screen.  
• Bottom Left: This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image area  
at the bottom left of the screen-safe area of the DMD.  
• Bottom Right: This places the PIP source into a 427x240 designated image  
area at the bottom right of the screen-safe area of the DMD.  
• Picture-By-Picture: This reduces the designated image area of the Active  
source to 614x345 and places it next to the PIP source, which is also in a  
614x345 image area. These two images are centered on the screen.  
• Split Screen: This is a special mode in which the active source is also used as  
the PIP source and placed in a PIP area equal to half the display on the left  
side. This results in the right half of the image being the active source and the  
left half is the PIP source. The PD7170 applies the User Memory 2 settings to  
the PIP image.  
Split-screen mode is useful for viewing “before” and “after” settings for  
Sharpness, Noise Reduction and other advanced image parameters. See  
DMD Area 1280x720  
427x240  
PIP  
(1 of 4)  
614x345  
614x345  
PBP1  
PBP2  
Screen-Safe Area 1228x690  
Figure 4-13. PIP and PBP areas for 720p Display  
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Figure 4-14. PIP Split-Screen Mode  
Menu Position: Select Menu Position from the System menu to change the OSD  
menu position. The default setting is “ “ (top left).  
Translucent Menu: Select Translucent Menu from the System menu to adjust the  
degree of translucence (show-through) in the menus and message boxes. 0%  
means that the menus are opaque. The default setting is 25%.  
output level. You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible (260W) or  
you can choose the default, Economy (230W) setting. Generally, lower lamp  
output prolongs the life of the lamp, but decreases brightness. This setting is per  
source, not global, so it can be saved like other user settings.  
Blank Screen: Select Blank Screen from the System menu to choose the color of  
the blank screen that appears when no source signal is present. The options are  
Logo, Black, Blue and White. The default is Black.  
Auto Power Off: Set Auto Power Off to On to have the PD7170 turn itself off after  
20 minutes of inactivity (no source signal present).  
Auto Power On: Setting Auto Power On to On causes the projector to  
automatically power up when AC power is present. If the projector is plugged  
into a switched AC outlet, this allows the projector to be turned on using a wall  
switch instead of the remote control unit. If you do not need this capability, set  
Auto Power On to Off (this is the default setting).  
Rear Projection: This control reverses all images and menus, and is necessary  
when the projector is used in rear-projection applications. The default is Off.  
Ceiling Mode: This control flips the image so the projector can be used in ceiling  
mounted installations. The default setting, Auto, automatically determines the  
orientation using an internal sensor.  
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Logo Display: This controls whether or not the Planar logo appears during  
startup.  
Power On Chime: This controls the audible chime at startup.  
Select Control from the Main Menu to set various options related to control of  
the projector.  
Figure 4-15. PD7170 Control Menu  
Lens Control: Select Lens Control from the Control menu to perform lens  
adjustments (focus, zoom and lens shift). For detailed instructions, refer to Lens  
1 Key / 2 Key / 3 Key / 4 Key / 5 Key: These menu items assign the function of  
the keys numbered 1 through 5 on the remote.  
There are eight sources corresponding to the eight connections to the  
projector. When you assign a source to a numbered key, the projector  
immediately goes to that source when the key assigned to it is pressed.  
If the chosen source is disabled via the Source Enable menu (refer to page 56),  
this setting has no effect.  
M1 Key / M2 Key / M3 Key: These menu items assign which memory setting to  
recall when the M1, M2 or M3 key on the remote is pressed.  
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port outputs 12 volts. There is a three-second delay before activation to prevent  
operation while selecting an aspect ratio.  
Lamp causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the lamp is on.  
16:9 causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 16:9 aspect ratio is  
chosen.  
Letterbox causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the Letterbox aspect  
ratio is chosen. The output stops if PIP is enabled (PIP source is set to anything  
other than off).  
4:3 causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4:3 aspect ratio is chosen.  
The output stops if PIP is enabled (PIP source is set to anything other than off).  
4:3 Narrow causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4:3 Narrow  
aspect ratio is chosen. The output stops if PIP is enabled (that is, the PIP  
source is set to anything other than off).  
RS232 causes the port to output 12 volts when an RS232 screen trigger 1 “on”  
command is received and stop when a trigger 1 “off” command is received.  
The 12 volt output also stops when the projector is turned off.  
output. Trigger 2 operates identically to Trigger 1.  
Change Remote Code: To change the remote IR code set to which the PD7170  
responds, select Change Remote Code from the Control menu and press  
ENTER. A “Change Remote Code Set?” message box appears. Select Yes to  
confirm the code set change.  
You may need to change the code set if other equipment in the theater  
responds to commands from the PD7170 remote control in ways that are  
unexpected or undesirable.  
When you select a different remote code set on the PD7170, you must  
re-program the remote control unit to use that same code set. To do this, press  
and hold the LIGHT and ENTER buttons simultaneously for approximately five  
seconds. When the code set has changed, the remote control back-lighting  
“blinks” to visually confirm the change.  
Table 6-1 lists the IR codes associated with each remote control button.  
Auto Source: This control chooses whether or not to scan for other active  
sources if the current source is not available. The default setting is Off.  
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Select Language from the Main Menu to change the OSD Language.  
The PD7170 can display the menus in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,  
Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese  
or Russian.  
Press  
or  
to select a language. Then, press ENTER to confirm your selection.  
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Access the Service Menu, shown in Figure 4-16, to view information that  
uniquely identifies your projector and indicates its current operational status:  
Lamp Hours (number of lamp hours elapsed since the last reset)  
Should you ever need to contact Planar Technical Support, this information will  
help them answer your questions and/or resolve product performance issues.  
Figure 4-16. PD7170 Service Menu  
You can also perform various maintenance tasks, such as resetting the lamp  
hour counter, from this menu.  
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Lamp Hour Reset: When you replace the projector lamp (refer to Lamp  
Replacement on page 65), you should also reset the lamp hour counter. To do  
this, select Lamp Hour Reset from the Service menu, then press ENTER. Press  
ENTER again to confirm the reset. Or, to cancel the operation, press  
on the  
remote to highlight No, then press ENTER.  
Reset the Lamp Hour counter ONLY after you replace the  
lamp. Otherwise, the reported “Lamp Hours” will be  
inaccurate.  
Note  
Do not exceed the recommended lamp life. An old lamp  
becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.  
WARNING  
projector settings – except those listed below – to their factory-default values:  
• Lamp Hours  
• User Memory 1 / User Memory 2  
• ISF Day  
• ISF Night  
• Model Name / Serial Number  
• Language  
Blue Only: This feature removes all red and green color information from the  
image, and is useful for color-calibrating the projector or other video  
components.  
Test Patterns: The PD7170 has numerous internal test patterns that are useful to  
technicians for advanced calibration, measurement and fault isolation  
purposes. To access them, select Test Patterns from the Service menu and set it  
to On.  
The available test patterns are:  
• White  
• Black  
• Red  
• Green  
• Blue  
• Cyan  
• Magenta  
• Yellow  
• ANSI Checkerboard  
• Horizontal Gray Ramp  
• Focus Grid  
Press  
or  
on the remote control unit or built-in keypad to cycle through the  
test patterns.  
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The OSD menus are not available when in “test pattern”  
mode.  
Note  
To turn test patterns off, press any key other than  
unit or built-in keypad.  
or  
on the remote control  
Altitude: Select Altitude from the Service Menu to control the operation of the  
projector’s cooling fan.  
In most cases, the default setting (Auto) will maintain the correct operating  
temperature. If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating, or in certain  
high-altitude operating environments, you may need to change this setting to  
High.  
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5.  
Maintenance and Troubleshooting  
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically  
between 2000 and 2500 hours depending on the Lamp Power setting), or  
sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs. Contact your Planar  
dealer to obtain a replacement lamp.  
5.1  
Lamp Replacement  
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to  
cool down for approximately 60 minutes prior to removing the lamp  
assembly for replacement.  
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver,  
loosen the four screws holding the  
rear compartment cover in place.  
ꢀꢀ ꢀꢀ  
3. Remove the rear compartment  
cover by tilting it upward.  
4. Loosen the screw on the lamp  
cover and pull the lamp cover  
out.  
5. Loosen the two screws on the  
lamp module.  
6. Pull the lamp module handle  
firmly to remove the lamp  
module.  
7. Perform Steps 6 through 2 (in  
reverse order) to install the new  
lamp module.  
8. Turn on the power and reset the  
lamp timer.  
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Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you  
may encounter with the PD7170. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the  
problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Planar  
Technical Support.  
5.2  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
The projector does not  
turn on.  
• The PD7170 is not  
plugged in or the AC  
outlet is not active.  
• Ensure that the PD7170  
is plugged in and that  
the AC outlet is active.  
• Securely attach the  
lamp cover.  
• Lamp cover is not  
securely attached.  
The projector does not  
turn back on after it was  
powered off.  
• The projector will not  
turn on for two minutes  
after power-off, to  
• Wait until the PD7170  
completes its  
cool-down (POWER LED  
lights solid green).  
protect the lamp.  
The remote control does  
not work correctly.  
• The batteries have run  
out.  
• Replace the batteries.  
• IR code set mismatch  
between remote  
control unit and  
projector.  
• Press and hold the  
LIGHT and ENTER  
remote control buttons  
simultaneously until the  
remote control  
back-lighting “blinks”  
(approximately five  
seconds). Then, try  
again.  
The projector is on and  
OSD menus appear, but  
there is no video image  
on-screen.  
• Incorrect source  
selection.  
• Source component is  
not turned on.  
• Select the correct  
source.  
• Turn on the source.  
• Source component is  
connected incorrectly  
or not at all.  
• Check cable  
connection from  
source component to  
projector.  
A projected image from a  
DVD is split or otherwise  
scrambled.  
• DVD player is  
connected to the  
Component input and  
set to progressive scan  
mode.  
• Turn off progressive  
scan on the DVD  
player.  
Image is blurred.  
• The lens is not correctly  
focused.  
• Adjust the focus with  
the remote control.  
Image is too bright and/or  
lacks definition in the  
• Contrast is set too high.  
• Lower the contrast  
setting.  
bright areas of the image.  
Image appears “washed  
out” and/or dark areas  
appear too bright.  
• Brightness is set too  
high.  
• Lower the brightness  
setting.  
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)  
Symptom  
Possible Cause(s)  
Solution  
Colors in the image are  
swapped; for example,  
reds appear blue or vice  
versa.  
• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or  
Blue/Pb outputs from  
the source are  
• Ensure that the source  
outputs are connected  
to the correct PD7170  
input.  
connected to the  
wrong inputs on the  
PD7170.  
LED is flashing alternating  
green and red.  
• The lamp cover is open. • Close the lamp cover.  
• The lamp has failed or  
exceeded its usage life.  
• Replace the lamp with  
a new one.  
LED is flashing red.  
• PD7170 internal  
• Power off the PD7170  
and allow it to cool  
down. Ensure that the  
intake and exhaust  
vents are not blocked.  
Turn the projector back  
on. If the problem  
temperature is too high.  
persists, please contact  
Planar Technical  
Support for assistance.  
LED lights solid red.  
• Fans are not working  
properly or power-on  
self-test has failed.  
• Please contact Planar  
Technical Support for  
assistance.  
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6.  
Serial Communications  
To interface the PD7170 with a home theater automation/control system or a  
PC running terminal emulation software:  
6.1  
RS-232 Connection and  
Port Configuration  
1. Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3-11.  
2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such  
as HyperTerminal.  
3. Configure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: 38400 bps, no  
parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no flow control.  
4. Type ky or op followed by a command from among those listed in Table  
6-1 or Table 6-2 and press <Enter>. For example, to change the aspect  
ratio to Letterbox, type op aspect = 1<Enter>.  
Serial commands to the PD7170 take the following form:  
• Commands are in ASCII format.  
6.2  
Serial Command Syntax  
• Spaces and tabs can be used to improve readability and are ignored by the  
projector.  
• All commands must end with a carriage return (ASCII hex 0D) to signify that  
the projector can now read and execute the command.  
• Commands are not case-sensitive.  
The PD7170 supports two types of commands: key commands and operation  
commands. Key commands mimic pressing a button on the remote control.  
Operation commands tell the projector exactly what to do.  
All commands start with 2 letters:  
kyfor key commands.  
opfor operations commands.  
The syntax for key commands is simple:  
ky <keyname>[CR]  
Key Commands  
Some key command examples:  
ky menu[CR]  
Bring up or cancel menu display.  
Switch to next user memory.  
Apply 16:9 aspect ratio.  
ky mem.sw[CR]  
ky asp.16.9[CR]  
The response from the projector for key commands will be the same command  
in UPPERCASE.  
Input: ky mem.sw[CR]  
Response: KY MEM.SW [CR]  
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Table 6-1 lists the serial command key names and IR codes.  
Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes  
IR Code  
RS232  
Remote Button  
Description  
Keyname  
Set 1  
Set 2  
pow.on  
0x01  
0xB7  
Turn power on.  
l
src.sw  
(none)  
0x02  
0x09  
0xB8  
0xB9  
Switch to the next source.  
Turn power off.  
pow.off  
menu  
0x15  
0x17  
0xBA  
0xBB  
Bring up or cancel menu display.  
Keypad enter.  
MENU  
enter  
ENTER  
cur.down  
cur.up  
0x18  
0x1A  
0x1D  
0xBC  
0xBD  
0xBE  
Keypad down arrow.  
Keypad up arrow.  
Keypad left arrow.  
cur.left  
cur.righ  
0x1F  
0xBF  
Keypad right arrow.  
bright  
contrast  
sharp  
nr  
0x80  
0x81  
0x82  
0x83  
0xC0  
0xC1  
0xC2  
0xC3  
Bring up or cancel brightness slider.  
Bring up or cancel contrast slider.  
Bring up or cancel sharpness slider.  
SHARP  
NR  
Bring up or cancel noise reduction  
slider.  
resync  
gam.sw  
(none)  
0x84  
0x85  
0xC4  
0xC5  
Force reacquisition of active and PIP  
source  
Switch to the next gamma.  
GAMMA  
gam.crt  
gam.film  
gam.vide  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
0x86  
0x87  
0x88  
0xC6  
0xC7  
0xC8  
Switch to CRT gamma.  
Switch to Film gamma.  
Switch to Video gamma.  
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Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued)  
IR Code  
RS232  
Remote Button  
Description  
Keyname  
Set 1  
0x89  
0x8A  
0x8B  
Set 2  
gam.brig  
gam.pc  
src.1  
(none)  
(none)  
0xC9  
Switch to Bright Room gamma.  
0xCA Switch to PC gamma.  
0xCB  
Switch the active source to source 1.  
1
2
3
4
src.2  
src.3  
src.4  
src.5  
bla.tog  
0x8C  
0x8D  
0x8E  
0x8F  
0x90  
0xCC Switch the active source to source 2.  
0xCD Switch the active source to source 3.  
0xCE  
0xCF  
0xD0  
Switch the active source to source 4.  
Switch the active source to source 5.  
5
(none)  
Toggles between blank screen and  
regular display.  
bla.on  
bla.off  
osc.sw  
(none)  
(none)  
0x91  
0x92  
0x93  
0xD1  
0xD2  
0xD3  
Turn blank screen on.  
Turn blank screen off.  
Switch to the next Overscan mode.  
OS  
osc.zoom  
osc.crop  
osc.off  
mem.sw  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
0x94  
0x95  
0x96  
0x97  
0x98  
0xD4  
0xD5  
0xD6  
0xD7  
0xD8  
Switch to Overscan Zoom.  
Switch to Overscan Crop.  
Switch to Overscan Off.  
Switch to the next user memory.  
mem.1  
Recall user memory associated with  
the M1 key.  
M1  
M2  
M3  
mem.2  
mem.3  
0x99  
0x9A  
0xD9  
Recall user memory associated with  
the M2 key.  
0xDA Recall user memory associated with  
the M3 key.  
isf.day  
isf.nigh  
asp.sw  
(none)  
(none)  
0x9B  
0x9C  
0x9D  
0xDB  
Recall ISF Day user memory.  
0xDC Recall ISF Night user memory.  
0xDD Switch to the next aspect ratio.  
asp.16.9  
asp.4.3  
asp.lett  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
0x9E  
0x9F  
0xA0  
0xDE  
0xDF  
0xE0  
Apply 16:9 aspect ratio to the active  
source.  
Apply 4:3 aspect ratio to the active  
source.  
Apply Letterbox aspect ratio to the  
active source.  
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Table 6-1. Serial Command Key Names and IR Codes (continued)  
IR Code  
RS232  
Remote Button  
Description  
Keyname  
Set 1  
Set 2  
asp.narr  
(none)  
0xA1  
0xE1  
Apply 4:3 Narrow aspect ratio to the  
active source.  
pip.sw  
0xA3  
0xE3  
Switch to next “PIP Select” state.  
PIP  
pip.1  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
(none)  
0xA4  
0xA5  
0xA6  
0xA7  
0xA8  
0xA9  
0xE4  
0xE5  
0xE6  
0xE7  
0xE8  
0xE9  
Change “PIP Select” to source 1.  
Change “PIP Select” to source 2.  
Change “PIP Select” to source 3.  
Change “PIP Select” to source 4.  
Change “PIP Select” to source 5.  
Change “PIP Select” to off.  
pip.2  
pip.3  
pip.4  
pip.5  
pip.off  
pip.swap  
0xAA 0xEA  
0xAC 0xEC  
0xAD 0xED  
Swap the PIP image with the active  
source image.  
SWAP  
pow.tog  
lit.tog  
(none)  
Toggles between power on and  
power off.  
Activates remote backlighting only  
when pressed momentarily. When  
held for five seconds or more, the IR  
code for toggling the projector I/O  
panel light is transmitted.  
LIGHT  
Operations Commands  
Operations commands allow more flexible and direct control of the projector.  
The syntax for operations commands is as follows:  
op <operation> <command>[CR]  
(Precede <operation>and <command> with a space.)  
The command type can be one of 5 functions:  
Operations Control Commands  
Function  
Set  
Command  
Action on unit  
= <value>  
Makes the unit take that value.  
Asks what the current value is.  
Adds 1 to the current value.  
?
Get  
+
-
Increment  
Decrement  
Execute  
Subtracts 1 from the current value.  
Performs an action such as a reset.  
(none)  
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Table 6-2 lists the valid operations commands. For all but Execute functions, the  
response from the projector is the command and “= <value>” where <value> is  
the current value or “NA” if the value is not available. For Execute functions the  
response is the same command. All responses are in UPPERCASE.  
Some operations command examples:  
Input: op bright ? [CR]  
Response: OP BRIGHT = 100 [CR]  
Input: op bright + [CR]  
Response: OP BRIGHT = 101 [CR]  
Input: op bright = 127 [CR]  
Response: OP BRIGHT = 127 [CR]  
Input: op bright - [CR]  
Response: OP BRIGHT = 126 [CR]  
Input: op resync [CR]  
Response: OP RESYNC [CR]  
Input: op sharp.mode = 1 [CR]  
Response: OP SHARP.MODE = 1 [CR]  
Input: op sharp.simple = 50 [CR]  
Response: OP SHARP.SIMPLE = NA [CR]  
Input: op sharp.simple ? [CR]  
Response: OP SHARP.SIMPLE = NA [CR]  
The last three commands show what happens when a control is grayed out. In  
this case, the sharpness mode was set to advanced (value = 1) and then the  
simple sharpness slider was attempted to be adjusted and queried. The  
response was “NA” or not available.  
Table 6-2. Serial Commands  
Operation  
aspect  
Commands  
= ?  
Values  
Notes  
0 = 16:9  
1 = Letterbox  
2 = 4:3  
3 = 4:3 Narrow  
4 = Native  
memory  
= ?  
0 = User Memory 1  
1 = User Memory 2  
2 = ISF Day  
? only returns a value if  
ISF Day or ISF Night is  
active, otherwise it  
returns NA  
3 = ISF Night  
4 = Default  
save.mem  
=
0 = User Memory 1  
1 = User Memory 2  
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)  
Operation  
save.isf  
Commands  
Values  
0 = ISF Day  
Notes  
=
1 = ISF Night  
bright  
contrast  
saturat  
tint  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
sharp.simple = ? + -  
sharp.mode = ?  
0 - 200  
0 = Simple  
1 = Advanced  
horiz.sharp = ? + -  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
vert.sharp  
diag.sharp  
sharp.over  
horiz.text  
vert.text  
diag.text  
text.over  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
noise.thresh = ? + -  
nr.simple  
nr.mode  
= ? + -  
= ?  
0 = Simple  
1 = Advanced  
nr.general  
= ? + -  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
0 - 200  
block.reduct = ? + -  
mosq.noise  
overscan  
= ? + -  
= ?  
0 = Off  
1 = Crop  
2 = Zoom  
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)  
Operation  
Commands  
= ?  
Values  
0 = HDMI 1  
Notes  
source.sel  
1 = HDMI 2  
2 = RGB  
3 = YPrPb 1  
4 = YPrPb 2  
5 = S-Video  
6 = Video  
7 = SCART  
pip.select  
= ?  
0 = Off  
1 = HDMI 1  
2 = HDMI 2  
3 = RGB  
4 = YPrPb 1  
5 = YPrPb 2  
6 = S-Video  
7 = Video  
8 = SCART  
resync  
(execute)  
color.space = ?  
0 = Auto  
1 = REC709  
2 = REC601  
3 = RGB-PC  
4 = RGB-Video  
video.stand = ?  
0 = Auto  
1 = NTSC  
2 = PAL  
3 = SECAM  
gamma  
= ?  
0 = CRT  
1 = Film  
2 = Video  
3 = Bright  
4 = Graphics  
color.temp  
dlp.frame  
= ?  
= ?  
0 = 5500K  
1 = 6500K  
2 = 7500K  
3 = 9300K  
0 = Auto  
2 = 48 Hz  
3 = 50 Hz  
4 = 60 Hz  
color.gamut = ?  
0 = Auto  
1 = REC709  
2 = SMPTE C  
3 = EBU  
4 = Native  
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)  
Operation  
dblack  
Commands  
= ?  
Values  
Notes  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
focus  
zoom  
+ -  
+ -  
vert.offset + -  
horiz.offset + -  
red.off  
= ? + -  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
0-200  
green.off  
blue.off  
red.gain  
green.gain  
blue.gain  
vert.pos  
horiz.pos  
phase  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ? + -  
= ?  
tracking  
sync.level  
pip.pos  
0 = Top left  
1 = Top right  
2 = Bottom left  
3 = Bottom right  
4 = Picture by picture  
5 = Split screen  
lamp.pow  
menu.pos  
= ?  
= ?  
0 = Economy  
1 = Standard  
0 = Top left  
1 = Top right  
2 = Bottom left  
3 = Bottom right  
4 = Center  
trans.menu  
= ?  
0 = 0%  
1 = 25%  
2 = 50%  
3 = 75%  
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)  
Operation  
Commands  
Values  
0 = Black  
Notes  
blank.screen = ?  
1 = Blue  
2 = White  
3 = Logo  
auto.pow.off = ?  
auto.pow.on = ?  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
rear.proj  
ceil.mode  
= ?  
= ?  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
2 = Auto  
logo.disp  
= ?  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
power.chime = ?  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
1.key  
2.key  
3.key  
4.key  
5.key  
= ?  
0 = HDMI 1  
1 = HDMI 2  
2 = RGB  
3 = YPrPb 1  
4 = YPrPb 2  
5 = S-video  
6 = Video  
7 = SCART  
m1.key  
m2.key  
m3.key  
= ?  
= ?  
0 = User Memory 1  
1 = User Memory 2  
2 = ISF Day  
3 = ISF Night  
trig.1  
trig.2  
0 = Lamp  
1 = 16:9  
2 = Letterbox  
3 = 4:3  
4 = 4:3 Narrow  
5 = RS232  
remote.set  
= ?  
0 = Set 1  
1 = Set 2  
auto.source = ?  
0 = Off  
1 = On  
model.name  
ser.number  
soft.version  
?
?
?
<string>  
<string>  
<string>  
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Table 6-2. Serial Commands (continued)  
Operation  
Commands  
Values  
0 = HDMI 1  
1 = HDMI 2  
2 = RGB  
Notes  
act.source  
pip.source  
?
3 = YPrPb 1  
4 = YPrPb 2  
5 = S-video  
6 = Video  
7 = SCART  
h.refresh  
v.refresh  
pixel.clock  
signal  
?
<number>  
<number>  
<number>  
<string>  
kHz  
Hz  
?
?
MHz  
?
lamp.hours  
total.hours  
environment  
lamp.reset  
fact.reset  
blue.only  
?
<number>  
<number>  
<string>  
?
?
temperatures  
(execute)  
(execute)  
=
0 = Off  
1 = On  
pattern  
=
0 = White  
1 = Black  
2 = Red  
3 = Green  
4 = Blue  
5 = Cyan  
6 = Magenta  
7 = Yellow  
8 = ANSI Checkerboard  
9 = Horizontal Gray  
Ramp  
10 = Focus Grid  
language  
= ?  
0 = English  
OSD language only  
1 = French  
2 = German  
3 = Italian  
4 = Spanish  
5 = Swedish  
6 = Chinese-Simplified  
7 = Chinese-Traditional  
8 = Japanese  
9 = Korean  
10= Portuguese  
11 = Russian  
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7.  
Specifications  
Table 7-1 lists the PD7170 specifications.  
7.1  
PD7170 Specifications  
Table 7-1. PD7170 Specifications  
Signal Compatibility  
HDMI and DVI with HDCP for digital video,  
Video Support:  
Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, 720p),  
Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p),  
Component, Composite and S-Video SDTV (576i,  
480i), RGB SCART with adapter, NTSC/NTSC 4.43,  
PAL (B,G)/(D,K)/I/M/N, SECAM  
Computer Support:  
Communication:  
Digital and Analog up to 1920x1080 @ 48Hz,  
Macintosh®  
RS-232, IR remote, on-board keypad  
Connectivity  
(2) HDMI V1.3 with HDCP:  
HDTV RGB and Component, EDTV, SDTV, HDMI  
(High Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP  
(High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), DVI  
via adapter (not included)  
(1) Component (3 x RCA, gold):  
HDTV, EDTV, SDTV  
SCART RGBS via component and composite  
inputs (adapter not included)  
(1) Component  
HDTV, EDTV, SDTV  
(3 x BNC, 75 ohm):  
(1) RGB (HD15):  
HDTV, RGBHV, YUV, EDTV  
(1) S-Video (4-pin mini-DIN):  
(1) Composite (RCA, gold):  
(2) 3.5mm mini jack:  
(1) 9 pin D-sub:  
SDTV  
SDTV  
12V (+/-1.5V) screen trigger (250mA)  
RS-232 for discrete commands and software  
upgrades  
Communication Parameters: 38400 bps, no parity,  
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control  
(1) 3.5mm mini jack:  
IR input for Niles/Xantech compatible IR repeater  
systems  
Communication Protocol: Conforms to NEC  
standard IR protocol, 38-kHz carrier frequency,  
custom code = 0x06F9  
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Table 7-1. PD7170 Specifications (continued)  
Performance  
Microdisplay:  
Texas Instruments DLP® 1280x720 DMD (x 3)  
Native Resolution:  
Aspect Ratios:  
1280 x 720 (921,600 pixels)  
Native (Pixel-to-Pixel), 16:9, Letterbox, 4:3,  
4:3 Narrow, Letterbox (Anamorphic lens  
compatible)  
Projection Lens (Standard):  
Throw Ratios:  
F/3.5, 25.5~32.0mm focal length  
Vertical Lens Shift Range:  
Up to 65% of screen height above or below lens  
center (130% of one half of the screen height)  
Horizontal Lens Shift Range:  
Up to 30% of screen width left or right of lens  
center (60% of one half of the screen width)  
Video Lumens:  
2,000 ANSI lumens (average) calibrated at D65  
20,000:1 typical  
Sequential Contrast –  
DynamicBlack On:  
Cooling Performance:  
High efficiency adaptive voltage side-to-side  
cooling with low system acoustic noise level and  
low light pollution cabinet  
Projection Modes:  
Lamp:  
Front, Rear, Ceiling (front/rear)  
User replaceable, 230/260W HPM (selectable),  
2500 hour lifetime at 230W setting  
Video Processing:  
Planar customized Gennum GF9450 with 10 bit  
independent dual channel image processing,  
true 1080i deinterlacing, MPEG artifact reduction  
(block and mosquito noise), latest motion  
adaptive processing, 3D noise reduction, detail  
enhancement, rich color processing and noise  
reduction, less than one frame latency  
Calibration:  
Full RGB gain/offset control (White Balance),  
Gamma, Contrast, Color Temperature, Brightness  
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Table 7-1. PD7170 Specifications (continued)  
General  
Dimensions:  
25.3" (643mm) L x 20.4" (519mm) W x  
8.9" (225mm) H (see Figure 7-1)  
Weight (without lens):  
Operating Temperature:  
Operating Altitude:  
40.8 lbs. (18.50 kg)  
50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C)  
Sea Level - 10,000 feet (3,048m)  
0% to 85% non-condensing  
Operating Humidity:  
Universal Power Supply:  
100V - 240V at 50-60Hz (auto-ranging), true soft  
power  
Power Consumption:  
Regulatory:  
400 Watts (1365.2 BTUs/hour)  
FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Class B, UL, cUL, CB, RoHS,  
WEEE, local conformances as required  
Menu Languages:  
Limited Warranty:  
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish,  
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,  
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian  
Projector: Two (2) years parts and labor from the  
date of delivery to the end user.  
Lamp: 1000 hours or six (6) months, whichever  
comes first.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Figure 7-1 shows the PD7170 dimensions, in millimeters.  
7.2  
PD7170 Dimensions  
100  
643  
145  
M4x12mm  
MAX.  
(4x)  
LENS  
125 150  
193  
Figure 7-1. PD7170 Dimensions  
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Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the PD7170.  
7.3  
Supported Timings  
Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input  
Supported? (= Yes, = No)  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Refresh  
Rate (Hz)  
Pixel Frequency  
(MHz)  
Format  
Resolution  
Component 1  
Component 2  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Composite  
S-Video  
RGB  
60.00  
66.59  
75.00  
85.00  
60.00  
75.00  
85.00  
74.54  
48.00  
60.00  
60.00  
75.00  
85.00  
47.95  
60.00  
75.00  
85.00  
60.00  
59.94  
47.95  
59.94  
59.94  
50.00  
50.00  
50.00  
60.00  
50.00  
31.469  
35.892  
37.500  
43.269  
37.879  
46.875  
53.674  
52.849  
25.270  
31.020  
48.363  
60.023  
68.677  
37.833  
63.981  
79.976  
91.146  
75.000  
69.830  
56.821  
15.734  
31.469  
15.625  
31.250  
37.500  
45.000  
25.175  
29.862  
31.500  
36.000  
40.000  
49.500  
56.250  
60.036  
27.089  
33.750  
65.000  
78.750  
94.500  
64.769  
108.000  
135.000  
157.500  
162.000  
164.240  
150.007  
13.500  
27.000  
14.750  
29.000  
75.250  
74.250  
640x480  
640x480  
800x600  
800x600  
832x624  
848x480  
832x624  
848x480  
1024x768  
1280x720  
1024x768  
1280x720  
1280x1024 1280x1024  
1600x1200 1600x1200  
1680x1050 1680x1050  
1920x1080 1920x1080  
480/60i  
480/60p  
576/50i  
720x487  
720x483  
720x576  
576/50p  
720/50p  
720/60p  
1080/50i  
1080/60i  
720x576  
1280x720  
1280x720  
1920x1080  
28.125/31.250 74.250/72.000  
1920x1080 59.94/60.00 33.716/33.750 74.175/74.250  
1080/24p 1920x1080 23.98/24.00 26.978/27.000 74.175/74.250  
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Table 7-2. Supported Signal Timings by Input (continued)  
Supported? (= Yes, = No)  
Horizontal  
Frequency  
(kHz)  
Refresh  
Rate (Hz)  
Pixel Frequency  
(MHz)  
Format  
Resolution  
Component 1  
Component 2  
HDMI 1  
HDMI 2  
Composite  
S-Video  
RGB  
1080/50p 1920x1080  
50.00  
56.250  
148.500  
1080/60p 1920x1080 59.94/60.00 67.433/67.500 148.350/148.500  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 4.43  
PAL-B/G  
PAL-M  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
3.580  
4.430  
50.00  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
50.00 15.625  
59.94/60.00 15.734/15.750  
50.00 13.500  
15.625  
4.430  
3.580  
PAL-N  
3.580  
PAL-60  
4.430  
SECAM  
4.250/4.410  
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May 2008  
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