Planar PD7170 Projector User Manual

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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...

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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%.
Lamp Power: Select Lamp Power from the System menu to adjust...

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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. 
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...

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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...

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LanguageSelect 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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ServiceAccess the Service Menu, shown in Figure 4-16, 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...

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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.
Factory Reset: Select Factory Reset from the Service menu to restore all 
projector settings –...

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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...

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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 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.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to 
cool down for approximately 60 minutes prior to...

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5.2 
Troubleshooting Tips
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. 
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart 
SymptomPossible Cause(s)Solution
The projector does not 
turn on. • The PD7170 is not 
plugged in or...