Planar Pd8150 Projector User Manual

Table of Contents
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6.Serial Communications  ......................................................................................... 67
RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration .........................................................67
Serial Command Syntax  .........................................................................................67
Key Commands...

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1. List Of Figures
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2-1. PD8130/PD8150 Front/Side View ..............................................................................5
2-2. PD8130/PD8150 Rear/Bottom/Top View .................................................................7
2-3. PD8130/PD8150 Rear Panel ......................................................................................9
2-4. PD8130/PD8150 Remote Control...

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1.1 
About This Manual
This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar 
PD8130/PD8150 Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector. 
Throughout this manual, the Planar PD8130/8150 1080p DLP Projector is referred 
to as the “PD8130/PD8150.” 
Target AudiencePlanar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users 
get the most out of the PD8130/PD8150. 
Planar has made every effort to ensure...

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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...

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1.3 
Description, Features 
and Benefits
The Planar PD8130/PD8150 has been engineered for the top quality 1080p 
picture performance and installation flexibility heretofore associated with 
projectors costing far more.
The PD8130/PD8150 Full-HD (1920 x 1080) native resolution DLP™ light engine 
features state-of-the-art technology for bright, pristine, high-definition images at 
today’s highest available resolution.
The...

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Parts ListYour PD8130/PD8150 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. 
• PD8130/PD8150 DLP Projector
• Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries 
• AC Power Cords (North America, Europe, United Kingdom)
• Source Connection Cables:
• Component Video
•HDMI to HDMI
• Warranty information and registration...

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2.1 
PD8130/PD8150 at a 
Glance
Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key PD8130/PD8150 components. 
Figure 2-1. PD8130/PD8150 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....

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•POWER BUTTON/STATUS LED 
Indicates projector status as follows:
• Solid green = AC power present, ready to turn on (lamp not lit)
• Flashing green = lamp is warming up or cooling down; keypad functions 
not allowed
• Off = Lamp lit, projector functioning normally
• Alternating green/red = Lamp problem (door open, unable to strike, end 
of life), user intervention likely to fix problem
• Flashing red = Over...