Planar PD7170 Projector User Manual

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Ambient LightIn 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.
Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the 
screen. This is an...

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Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the PD7170 and their associated 
throw ratios. 
Vertical and Horizontal 
Position
Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, 
perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen.
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...

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Vertical and Horizontal 
Lens Shift
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.
Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift (Example Only)
Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift (Example Only)
50% Height
Lens Shift 
(0.5 x H)
100% Height
Lens Shift
(1.0 x H)
Screen Center0%
Note:...

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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)...

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3.4 
Lens Replacement
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.
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...

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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. 
 
 
 
8. Attach the trim ring to the motor...

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3.5 
Mounting the PD7170
There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your 
chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. 
Floor Mounting (Upright)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...

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Connector Panel AccessUsing 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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Connecting Source 
Components to the 
PD7170
Connect your video sources to the PD7170 as shown and described in the 
sections that follow. 
HDMI/DVI Connections: See Figure 3-7. 
Figure 3-7. HDMI/DVI Source Connections
Use the HDMI inputs whenever possible. This ensures the 
highest video quality because the signal is carried in the 
digital domain throughout the entire signal path, from source 
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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.
See Figure 3-8. 
Figure 3-8. RGB Connections
Sync Green  Blue  Red
Personal
Computer DVD Player or
Other SCART RGBS
Source