Planar Pr5030 Projector User Manual

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Item Description 
Translucent 
Menu  Press 
◄► to set menu screen translucency (Range: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) 
Menu Dis-
play  Press 
◄► to determine timeout delay of OSD (Range: 10 - 20 sec.) 
 
Peripheral Test 
Press  Enter or ► to enter the Peripheral Test menu. 
 
Item Description 
Remote 
Control Test  Press Enter or 
► and follow the on-screen prompts to carry out the Remote Con-
trol Test. Press the  Menu button twice to return to the Peripheral Test...

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Status 
Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the 
Installation II menu. 
Press 
▲▼  to move to the 
Status menu and then press  Enter or ►.  
  
Item Description 
Active 
Source  Displays the active source. 
Video Infor-
mation Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB mode.  
Displays the color standard for video mode. 
Lamp Hours 
(Eco, Nor-
mal) Shows the number of hours the lamp has been in use for Eco and Normal mo\
des. 
 
 
 
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Maintenance and Security 
Replacing the Projection Lamp 
The projection lamp should be repl aced when it burns out. It should onl y be replaced with a certified 
replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer.  
Important: 
1.  The lamp contains a certain am ount of mercury and should be dispos ed of according to local ordi-
nance regulations. 
2. Avoid touching the glass surfac e of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life. 
 
Warning: 
Be sure to turn off and...

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2.  Open the lamp com-
partment cover (B). 
B
 
3.  Remove the two 
screws from the lamp 
module (C ). 
4.  Lift the module handle 
up (D). 
 
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5.  Pull firmly on the 
module handle to re-
move the lamp module 
(D) 
 
D
 
6.  Reverse steps 1 to 5 
to install the new lamp 
module.  
 
 
 
 
 
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Resetting the Lamp 
After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 
1.  Press the Menu button to open 
the Image menu. 
2.  Press the cursor  ◄► button
 to 
move to the  Installation II  menu. 
Press the cursor  ▲▼ button to 
move down to  Advanced. 
3.  Press the cursor  ▼▲ button
 to 
move down to  Lamp Hour Reset . 
4.  Press the cursor ► or Enter 
button.  
A message screen appears. 
5.  Press the cursor buttons in...

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Cleaning the Projector 
Cleaning the projector to remove dust and gr ime will help ensure trouble-free operation.  
Warning: 
1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at  least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could 
result in a severe burn. 
2. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not a llow water to enter the ventilation openings on 
the projector.  
3. If a little water gets into the projector interi or while cleaning, leave unplugged in...

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Using the Kensington® Lock 
If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington 
slot and a security cable.  
 
Note: 
Contact your vendor for deta ils on purchasing a suitable K ensington security cable.  
The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s Micr oSaver Security System. If you have any comment, 
contact: Kensington, 2853 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA94403, U.S.A. Tel: 800-535-4242, 
http://www.Kensington.com. 
 
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Troubleshooting 
Common problems and solutions 
These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If 
the problem remains unsolved, cont act your dealer for assistance. 
Often after time spent troubleshooti ng, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose con-
nection. Check the following before proceedi ng to the problem-specific solutions. 
• Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working. 
•  Ensure...

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LED Error Messages 
Error code message Power 
LED/flashes 
Ready 
LED/flashes 
Over temperature 3 0 
Thermal Break  4 0 
G794 fail  4 4 
T1 fail  4 5 
Lamp error  5 0 
Ballast Over Temperature  5 1 
Ballast short circuit in output detected  5 2 
End of lamp lift detected  5 3 
Ballast lamp did not ignite  5 4 
Lamp extinguished during normal operation  5 5 
Lamp extinguished during run-up phase  5 6 
Fan1 error (Lamp Fan)  6 1 
Fan2 error (Ballast Fan)  6 2 
Fan3...