Planar PD7170 Projector User Manual

							 PD7170
 Home Theater 
 Projector
Installation & Operation Manual
www.planarhometheater.com 
						

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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. 
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.
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.
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: 
						

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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE:
IMPORTANT – WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
CONTACT A PLANAR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE:
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:  
						

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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
____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Model Purchased Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Planar Authorized Dealer Name
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________ __________________ ___________________________
City State/Province                           Postal Code
____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________
Phone Fax
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  
						

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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.
 
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. 
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING 
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance. 
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL. 
						

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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. 
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”
Compliance Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:  
						

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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
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.
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.
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. 
For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. 
For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 
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.
FCC PART 15: 
INDUSTRY CANADA (ICES-003): 
IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (Applicable throughout the European Union and 
other European countries with separate collection programs) 
						

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1. Table of Contents
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY  ...................................................................................... iii
Important Safety Instructions  ....................................................................................... vi
Compliance Information  ..............................................................................................vii
1.Introduction .............................................................................................................. 1
About This Manual  .....................................................................................................1
Target Audience ..................................................................................................1
If You Have Comments About This Manual... ...................................................1
Textual and Graphic Conventions .....................................................................1
Using This Manual .......................................................................................................2
Description, Features and Benefits  ..........................................................................3
Key Features and Benefits...................................................................................3
Parts List .................................................................................................................4
2.Controls and Functions ............................................................................................ 5
PD7170 at a Glance  ..................................................................................................5
PD7170 Rear Panel  ....................................................................................................8
PD7170 Remote Control  ...........................................................................................9
3.Installation .............................................................................................................. 13
Remote Control  .......................................................................................................13
Notes on Batteries ..............................................................................................13
Notes on Remote Control Operation..............................................................13
Quick Setup  ..............................................................................................................15
Installation Considerations ......................................................................................16
Installation Type..................................................................................................16
Ambient Light .....................................................................................................17
Throw Distance ...................................................................................................17
Vertical and Horizontal Position........................................................................18
Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift .....................................................................19
Folded Optics .....................................................................................................20
Other Considerations.........................................................................................20
Lens Replacement  ..................................................................................................21 
						

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Mounting the PD7170  ..............................................................................................23
Floor Mounting (Upright) ...................................................................................23
Ceiling Mounting (Inverted)..............................................................................23
Adjusting the Projection Angle .........................................................................23
Connections to the PD7170  ...................................................................................23
Connector Panel Access ..................................................................................24
Connecting Source Components to the PD7170 ..........................................25
RS-232 Controller Connection ..........................................................................29
Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment ............30
Connecting an External IR Receiver ................................................................30
Connecting to AC Power .................................................................................31
Turning on the Power  ..............................................................................................31
Lens Adjustments  .....................................................................................................31
Focus ...................................................................................................................31
Zoom....................................................................................................................31
Lens Shift ..............................................................................................................31
Changing the OSD Language  ...............................................................................32
Adjusting the Picture Orientation  ..........................................................................33
Rear Projection ...................................................................................................33
Ceiling Mode ......................................................................................................33
4.Operation ............................................................................................................... 35
Selecting Video Memory  ........................................................................................35
Selecting an Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................35
Selecting An Input Source  ......................................................................................35
Using Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ...................................................................................36
Using the On-Screen Menus  ...................................................................................37
Main .....................................................................................................................39
Advanced...........................................................................................................49
System .................................................................................................................55
Control.................................................................................................................59
Language ...........................................................................................................61
Service .................................................................................................................62
5.Maintenance and Troubleshooting  ..................................................................... 65
Lamp Replacement  ................................................................................................65
Troubleshooting Tips  ................................................................................................66