Planar Pr5030 Projector User Manual

DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 
 
Item Label Description See page: 
1.  Keystone/ 
Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 17, 
18 
2.  VOL-/ 
Left cursor  Decreases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 17, 
18 
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...

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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-I 
Connect a DVI-I 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 in-R  Connect the...

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Item Label Description See page:
13.  Power Switch 
Turns the power on and off 
13 
14.  Power 
Connect the power cord (supplied) 
13 
15.  Security Lock  Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock  
system  40 
Note: 
If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA ja
cks (composite video) connect to the S-video  
connector.  
S-video provides a better quality signal.  

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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 but-
ton  Push to release height adjuster 
3.  
Height adjuster  Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is 
pushed 
4.  
Tilt adjuster 
Adjust angle of the picture  16
 
 
Note: 
When installing, ensure that you 
use only UL Listed ceiling mounts. 
 
 
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DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 
Remote Control Parts 
 
Important: 
1. Avoid using the projector with  bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluores-
cent 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 sur-
faces such as projector screens. 
 
3. The buttons and keys on the...

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Item Label Description See page: 
8.  Right cursor  
9.  Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
  18 
10.  Volume +/- 
Adjusts volume 17 
11.  Mute Mutes the built-in speaker 
12.  Zoom+ Zoom in  
13.  Zoom- Zoom out 
14.  Freeze  Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture 
15.  Blank Makes the screen blank 
16.  Source Detects the input device 
17.  Auto 
Auto adjustment for phase, tracking, size, position 
18.  Menu Opens the OSD  18 
19.  Status Opens...

DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 
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 re mote 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 di-
rection 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 batteries. (Alkaline is better) 
 
2. Dispose of used batteries accordi ng to local ordinance regulations.  
 
3. Remove the batteries when not usi ng the projector for prolonged periods. 
 
  

DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 
Connecting Input Devices 
A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the proj ector at the same 
time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS play ers, as well as movie camcorders and digital 
still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecti ng device to confirm it has the appropriate output 
connector.  
 
Item Label Description 
A Rear IR  Receiver for IR signal from remote control. 
B DVI-I  Connect DVI-I cable (not supplied) from a...

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Item Label Description 
 Audio-out Audio loop-thru 
 USB Connect the supplied USB cable (s
upplied) from a computer for 
USB mouse function and firmware upgrades. 
 
RS-232  Reserved for installation control. 
Warning: 
As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to  the projector and connecting devices before making 
connections.