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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.
ControlSelect Control from the Main Menu to set various options related to control of 
the projector. 
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 54), 
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.
Trigger 1: Select Trigger 1 from the Control menu to specify when the Trigger 1 
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 
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•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.
Trigger 2 (PD8150 only): Select Trigger 2 from the Control menu to configure the 
Trigger 2 output. Trigger 2 operates identically to Trigger 1. 
Remote Code Set: Select Remote Code Set from the Control menu to specify 
the remote IR code set to which the PD8130/PD8150 responds. The default is 
Set-1. Choose Set-2 if other equipment in the theater responds to commands 
from the PD8130/PD8150 remote control in ways that are unexpected or 
undesirable. 
When you select a different remote code set on the PD8130/PD8150, 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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LanguageSelect Language from the Main Menu to change the OSD Language. 
The PD8130/PD8150 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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ServiceAccess the Service Menu, shown in Figure 4-15, to view information that 
uniquely identifies your projector and indicates its current operational status:
•Model Name
•Unit Serial Number
•Software Version
•Active/PIP Source
•Pixel Clock
•Signal Format
•H/V Refresh Rate
•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 4-15. PD8130/PD8150 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 63), 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.
Factory Reset: Select Factory Reset from the Service menu to restore all 
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 PD8130/PD8150 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. 
Reset the Lamp Hour counter ONLY after you replace the 
lamp. Otherwise, the reported “Lamp Hours” will be 
inaccurate. 
Do not exceed the recommended lamp life. An old lamp 
becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure.
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To turn test patterns off, press any key other than  or  on the remote control 
unit or built-in keypad.
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. 
The OSD menus are not available when in “test pattern” 
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5.1 
Lamp Replacement
The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life (typically 
between 2000 and 4000 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.
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 two 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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5.2 
Troubleshooting Tips
Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you 
may encounter with the PD8130/PD8150. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve 
the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact 
Planar Technical Support. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not 
turn on. • The PD8130/PD8150 is 
not plugged in or the 
AC outlet is not active.  
•Lamp cover is not 
securely attached. • Ensure that the 
PD8130/PD8150 is 
plugged in and that the 
AC outlet is active. 
• Securely attach the 
lamp cover.
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 
protect the lamp. • Wait until the 
PD8130/PD8150 
completes its 
cool-down (POWER LED 
lights solid green). 
The remote control does 
not work correctly. • The batteries have run 
out. 
• IR code set mismatch 
between remote 
control unit and 
projector. • Replace the batteries.  
• 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. 
• Source component is 
connected incorrectly 
or not at all. • Select the correct 
source. 
• Turn on the source.  
• 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 
bright areas of the image. • Contrast is set too high. • Lower the contrast 
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Image appears “washed 
out” and/or dark areas 
appear too bright. • Brightness is set too 
high.• Lower the brightness 
setting. 
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 
connected to the 
wrong inputs on the 
PD8130/PD8150.• Ensure that the source 
outputs are connected 
to the correct 
PD8130/PD8150 input. 
LED is flashing alternating 
green and red. • The lamp cover is open.
• The lamp has failed or 
exceeded its usage life.• Close the lamp cover.
• Replace the lamp with 
a new one. 
LED is flashing red. • PD8130/PD8150 internal 
temperature is too high.• Power off the 
PD8130/PD8150 and 
allow it to cool down. 
Ensure that the intake 
and exhaust vents are 
not blocked. Turn the 
projector back on. If 
the problem 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. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Solution 
						

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Notes: