Planar Pr5021 Projector User Manual

							
 
Planar Systems, Inc. 
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User’s Manual 
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Copyright  
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations  and software, is protected under international copy-
right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this man ual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be 
reproduced without written consent of the author. 
© Copyright 2009 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the cont ents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
warranties of merchantability or fit ness 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 pend-
ing applications in other countries throughout the world. 
All other product names used in this manual are t he properties of their respective owners and are ac-
knowledged.  
						

							
Preface 
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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 enj oy 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 ma nual 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 per-
sonal 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.”  
General Safety Information 
¾  Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projec tion lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contac t 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 desig n. 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 powe r 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. See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 34 
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 accord ance 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. See Cleaning the Projector on page 37. 
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 separate 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 projections. 
• Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled 
projections. 
• Input source automatically detected. 
 
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ister your Planar product today. Visit our website to register your product at  
http://www.planar.com/support/p roduct_registration.html
 
Cables, Replacement Lamps and Accessories  
 
To find cables, replacement lamps and accessories for y our 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. Wher-
ever 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 prin t 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........................................................................\
............................................................................................... 4 
Bottom view ........................................................................\
........................................................................................... 5 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS........................................................................\
........................................................................... 6 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE........................................................................\
....................................................... 9 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................\
............................................ 9 
Remote Control........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 9 
SETUP AND OPERATION ........................................................................\
....................................................................... 10 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES........................................................................\
......................................... 10 
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES........................................................................\
.................................................................... 11 
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
..................................... 12 
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK)........................................................................\
.................................. 14 
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL........................................................................\
........................................................... 16 
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE........................................................................\
........................................ 17 
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME........................................................................\
.......................................................................... 18 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS ........................................................................\
.............................. 19 
OSD MENU CONTROLS........................................................................\
............................................................................. 19 
Navigating the OSD........................................................................\
........................................................................... 19 
OSD MENU OVERVIEW........................................................................\
............................................................................. 20 
OSD SUB-MENU OVERVIEW........................................................................\
..................................................................... 21 
IMAGE MENU........................................................................\
............................................................................................. 22 
Advanced Feature........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 23 
Color Manager........................................................................\
.................................................................................... 24 
COMPUTER MENU........................................................................\
...................................................................................... 25 U
VIDEO/AUDIO MENU........................................................................\
................................................................................. 26 
Audio........................................................................\
.................................................................................................... 27 
INSTALLATION I MENU........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 28 
INSTALLATION II MENU........................................................................\
............................................................................. 29 
Advanced Feature ........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 30 
OSD Menu Setting ........................................................................\
............................................................................. 31 
Peripheral Test........................................................................\
................................................................................... 31 
Lamp Hour Reset ........................................................................\
............................................................................... 32 
Factory Reset........................................................................\
...................................................................................... 33 
Status........................................................................\
................................................................................................... 33 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY ........................................................................\
.......................................................... 34 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP........................................................................\
........................................................... 34 
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................\
............................................................................ 36 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
........................................................................ 37 
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 37 
Cleaning the Case........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 37 
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK........................................................................\
.............................................................. 38 
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 39 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS........................................................................\
....................................................... 39 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
.................................................................... 39 
LED ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................\
............................................................................. 40 
IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
...................................................................................... 40 
LAMP PROBLEMS........................................................................\
....................................................................................... 41 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS........................................................................\
.................................................................. 41 
AUDIO PROBLEMS........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 41 
Check the audio cable connection.........................................................................\
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HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED........................................................................\
.......................................................... 41 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 42 
Input Connectors........................................................................\
................................................................................ 42 
PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE........................................................................\
............................................ 42 
Projection Distance and Size Table ........................................................................\
................................................. 42 
TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................\
................................................................................ 43 
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS........................................................................\
........................................................................... 45 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE........................................................................\
............................................................... 46 
FCC WARNING........................................................................\
.......................................................................................... 46 
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................\
........................................................................... 46 
EN 55022 WARNING........................................................................\
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Getting Started 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check  that the following items are included: 
 
 
PR5021 DLP projector Remote control  
(with one AAA battery) 
 
   
 
RGB cable Power cord  RGB to Component 
Adapter (Optional) CD-ROM  
(This User’s manual) 
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are mi ssing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. It 
is recommend that you keep the original packing mate rial should you ever need to return the equipment 
for warranty service. 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projecto r in dusty environments.  
						

							
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Views of Projector Parts 
Front-right View  
 
Item Label Description See page: 
1.  IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 6
2.  Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 
3.  Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 
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4.  Lens cap Covers lens to protect when not in use 
5.  Lens Remove lens cap before use 
6.  Focus ring Focuses the projected image 17
7.  Zoom ring Enlarges the projected image 17
8.  Function keys See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) but-
tons and LEDs
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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. 
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