Planar Pr3020 Projector User Manual

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Copyright  
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international 
copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may 
be reproduced without written consent of the author. 
© Copyright June, 2006 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no 
representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to 
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of 
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. 
Trademark Recognition 
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and 
pending applications in other countries throughout the world. 
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are 
acknowledged. 
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Important Safety Information 
Congratulations on purchasing the Planar DLP® projector! 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. 
Keep this manual for future reference. 
Symbols Used 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information. 
Note: 
Provides additional information on the topic at hand. 
 
Important: 
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked. 
 
Caution: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.  
 
Warning: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause 
personal injury.  
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example:  
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.” 
Remote Control 
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.  
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. 
General Safety Information 
¾  Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel. 
¾  Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. 
¾  The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the 
lens when the lamp is on.  
¾  Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. 
¾  Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. 
¾  Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit. 
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Power Safety 
¾  Only use the supplied power cord. 
¾  Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of 
foot traffic. 
¾  Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. 
 
Replacing the Lamp 
Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on 
page 33 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
¾  Unplug the power cord. 
¾  Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. 
 
Important Recycle Instructions: 
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.  
Cleaning the Projector 
¾  Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 36. 
¾  Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. 
 
Regulatory Warnings 
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compliance” 
section on page 46. 
 
Symbol Explanations 
 
DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for 
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use 
of seperate recycling collection services. 
 
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Main Features 
• Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport 
• Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM 
• A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms 
• Supports resolutions up to SXGA+ at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images  
• Flexible setup allows for front , rear & ceiling mounted projections 
• Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled 
projections 
• Input source automatically detected 
 
Register Your Planar Products Today 
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registeryour Planar product today. Visit our website to register your product at    
http://www.planar.com/support/product_registration.html
 
 
Cables, Replacement Lamps and Accessories  
 
To find cables, replacement lamps and accessories for your Planar projector, LCD monitor, touchscreen or 
other Planar products visit our online store at www.PlanarOnline.com or find other stores who carry Planar 
products at http://www.planar.com/howtobuy
 
 
About this manual 
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP® projector. 
Wherever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on 
one page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby 
protecting the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs. 
 
 
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Table of contents 
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................................................................................... 1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS............................................................................................................................................... 2 
Front-right View ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ............................................................................................... 3 
Rear view ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 
Bottom view..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS................................................................................................................................................... 7 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE...............................................................................................................................9 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS.................................................................................................................... 9 
SETUP AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 10 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES................................................................................................................. 10 
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES............................................................................................................................................ 11 
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR............................................................................................................. 13 
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK) .......................................................................................................... 15 
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL................................................................................................................................... 16 
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE................................................................................................................ 17 
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME.................................................................................................................................................. 17 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS....................................................................................................... 19 
OSD MENU CONTROLS..................................................................................................................................................... 19 
Navigating the OSD ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 
SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE.......................................................................................................................................... 20 
MAIN MENU...................................................................................................................................................................... 22 
Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ............................................................................................... 23 
SETUP MENU..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 
Setup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ............................................................................................... 24 
Advance Feature ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 
User Color .................................................................................................................................................................... 27 
CONFIG MENU................................................................................................................................................................... 28 
UTILITY MENU.................................................................................................................................................................. 29 
Utility Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ............................................................................................. 30 
TOOL MENU...................................................................................................................................................................... 31 
STATUS MENU................................................................................................................................................................... 32 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY ................................................................................................................................. 33 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP................................................................................................................................... 33 
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................................................................................................ 36 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR................................................................................................................................................ 36 
Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................................................................................... 37 
Cleaning the Case ......................................................................................................................................................... 37 
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK...................................................................................................................................... 37 
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS...............................................................................................................................38 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................ 38 
LED ERROR MESSAGES..................................................................................................................................................... 39 
IMAGE PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................................................................. 39 
LAMP PROBLEMS............................................................................................................................................................... 40 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS.......................................................................................................................................... 40 
AUDIO PROBLEMS............................................................................................................................................................. 40 
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 41 
Input/output connectors ................................................................................................................................................ 41 
PROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE.................................................................................................................. 42 
PR3020 and PR3010 Projection distance and size table .............................................................................................. 42 
PR5020 Projection distance and size table ................................................................................................................... 43 
TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................................................................................................ 44 
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 46 
FCC WARNING.................................................................................................................................................................. 46 
CANADA............................................................................................................................................................................ 46 
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 46 
FCC CLASS B, UL, C-UL, CE, CB, TUV-GS, CCC , ICES-003(CLASS B) ....................................................................... 46 
EN 55022 WARNING......................................................................................................................................................... 46 
 
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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: 
 
 
 
DLP®
 PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL  
(
WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) 
 
    
P
OWER CORD USB CABLE 
(USB
 TYPE A-TO-B USB) C
OMPOSITE VIDEO CABLE 
(RCA
 3-TO-RCA 3) C
OMPUTER CABLE  
(VGA-VGA) 
. 
 
 
 
AUDIO CABLE  
(
MINI JACK-TO-MINI JACK) CD-ROM
 (THIS USER’S 
MANUAL
) U
SERS GUIDE  CARRYING CASE 
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.  
						

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Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View  
 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Focus  Focuses the projected image 17 
2.  Lens zoom  Enlarges the projected image 17 
3.  Screws  Holds lamp to projector  
4.  See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs”  3 
5.  Front IR receiver  Receiver for IR signal from remote control 7 
6.  Lens  Slide lens cap before use.  
7.  Lens cover  Slide across to protect lens when not in use   
						

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8.  Height-adjuster button  Push to release height adjuster 16 
Important: 
Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp 
cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings. 
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Keystone/ 
Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 19 
2.  VOL-/ 
Left cursor Decreases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 19 
Orange  Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector 3.  Ready LED 
Flashing  Lamp not ready—do not press the power button 
4.  Keystone/  
UP cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 19 
Green  Unit is powered on and working correctly 
Off  Unit is powered off 
5.  Power LED 
Flashing  Operational error code  
(refer to “LED Error Messages” on page 39) 
6.  Enter  Changes settings in the OSD 19