Planar Pr5020 Projector User Manual

User’s Manual 
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7.  VOL+/ 
Right cursor Increases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 19 
8.  Auto  Optimizes image size, position, and resolution 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
9.  Menu  Opens and exits the OSD 
10.  Source  Detects the input device 
11.  Power  Turns the projector on or off 
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Rear view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE 
PAGE:
1.  Rear IR receiver  Receiver for IR signal from remote control 7 
2.  DVI-D 
(For PR5020 only) Connect a DVI-D cable (not supplied) from a computer 
3.  VGA IN  Connect a VGA cable (supplied)  from a computer 
4.  VGA OUT  Connect to a monitor (not supplied) 
5.  S-video  Connect the S-video cable (not supplied) from a video device 
6.  Video  Connect a composite video cable (supplied) from a video 
device. 
7.  Audio...

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14.  Security Lock  Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock  
system 37 
 
Note: 
If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video 
connector.  
S-video provides a better quality signal. 
Bottom view 
 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Ceiling support holes  Contact your dealer for information on mounting 
the projector on a ceiling.  
2.  Height adjuster button  Push to release height adjuster 
3.  Height adjuster...

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Remote Control Parts 
 
Important: 
1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency 
fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 
 
2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path 
between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain 
reflective surfaces such as projector screens. 
 
3. The buttons and keys on the...

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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
7.  Page Down  Page down when connected through USB to a PC 
8.  Up cursor  
9.  Right cursor  
10.  Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
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11.  Volume +/-  Adjusts volume 17 
12.  Mute  Mutes the built-in speaker 
13.  Zoom+  Zoom in  
14.  Zoom- Zoom out 
15.  Freeze   Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture 
16.  Blank  Makes the screen blank 
17.  Source  Detects the input device 
18.  Auto  Auto adjustment for phase,...

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Remote Control Operating Range 
The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the 
remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or 
the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 10 meters (33 feet) and 
30 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control, 
move a little...

 
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SETUP AND OPERATION 
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 
1.  Remove the battery compartment cover 
by sliding the cover in the direction of 
the arrow. 
 
2.  Insert the supplied batteries taking note 
of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. 
 
3.  Replace the cover. 
 
 
Caution: 
1. Only use AAA alkaline batteries. 
 
2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.  
 
3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods. 
  

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Connecting Input Devices 
A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same 
time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital 
still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output 
connector.  
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 
A 
Rear IR  Receiver for IR signal from remote control. 
B 
DVI-D 
(For PR5020 only)  Connect DVI-D cable...

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Warning: 
As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making 
connections.  

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Starting and Shutting down the Projector 
1.  Slide the lens cover. 
2.  Connect the power cord to the projector [A]  
Connect the other end to a wall outlet.  
Switch [B] from on (O) to off (

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3.  The POWER and READY LEDs on the 
projector turn on.                                            
Turn on the connected devices. 
 
4.  Ensure the Ready LED is on a steady (not 
flashing) orange and then press the Power 
button to turn on the projector.  
 
The...