Planar Pd8150 Projector User Manual

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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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...

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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...

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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...

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Notes: