Planar PD7170 Projector User Manual

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6.Serial Communications  ......................................................................................... 69
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration .........................................................69
Serial Command Syntax  .........................................................................................69
Key Commands .................................................................................................69...

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1. List Of Figures
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2-1. PD7170 Front/Side View ............................................................................................5
2-2. PD7170 Rear/Bottom/Top View................................................................................7
2-3. PD7170 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................8
2-4. PD7170 Remote Control...

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4-16. PD7170 Service Menu ............................................................................................62
7-1. PD7170 Dimensions ..................................................................................................82 

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1.1 
About This Manual
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar 
PD7170 Home Theater Projector. 
Throughout this manual, the Planar PD7170 Home Theater Projector is referred to 
as the “PD7170.” 
Target AudiencePlanar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users 
get the most out of the PD7170. 
Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the 
date it was...

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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: 
1.2 
Using This Manual
Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this 
manual. 
TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for 
using certain features. 
NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or...

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1.3 
Description, Features 
and Benefits
The Planar PD7170 has been engineered for the top quality picture 
performance and installation flexibility heretofore associated with projectors 
costing far more.
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...

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Parts ListYour 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...

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2.1 
PD7170 at a Glance
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key PD7170 components. 
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 
Use this button to select a video source.  
 
Cursor Buttons (, , , )  
Use...

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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...