Planar PR5030 - Manuals

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Power Safety Only use the supplied power cord. Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the ...

Preface — v — 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 WXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliv...

Preface — vii — I NPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................................................. 44 P ROJECTION D ISTANCE VS . P ROJECTION S IZE ......................................................................

– 1 – Getting Started Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP® projector Remote control (with two AAA batteries) Power cord USB cable (USB type A-to-B USB) Composite video cable (RCA 3-to-RCA 3) Computer cable (VGA-VGA) Audio cable (mini ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 35 4. See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” 3 5. Front IR receiver Receiver ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 supp...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual — 5 — 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 j...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 ...

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 projecto...

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, t...

– 10 – 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. (...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 connect...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 12 – Item Label Description Audio-out Audio loop-thru USB Connect the supplied USB cable (supplied) 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 p...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 off (O) to on ( — ) 3. The POWER and READY LEDs on the projector turn on. Turn on the connected dev...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 6. When the “Power Off?/Press Power again” message appears, press the Power button. The projector turns off. 7. Turn off the main Power switch when the Ready LED stops flashing. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing, indicating the p...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the pro-jector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See “Navigating the OSD” on page 18 and “S...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the pro-jected image and screen size B . 2. Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the pro-jected image A . 3. Press the Keystone but- ton on...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 18 – On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Settings OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to nav...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan-guage to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. Press the cursor ◄► button to navigate to ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. – 20 –

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual OSD Sub-Menu Overview – 21 –

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Image Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Image menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Image menu. Press to change values for settings. Item Description Display Mode Press the cursor ◄► button to se...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 23 – Image Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Display Mode x x x x x Brilliant Color x x x x x Brightness x x x x x Contrast x x x x x Sharpness x x x x x Gamma x x x x x Advanced x x x x x Reset x ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Advanced Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Image menu. Press ▼▲ to move to the Advanced menu and then press Enter or ► . Press ▼▲ to move up and down in the Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Descripti...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Color Manager Press Enter / ► to enter the color manager submenu. Item Description Red Press Enter / ► button to adjust the red color level. Range: Hue (-99 ~ 99), Saturation (0 ~ 199), Gain (0 ~ 199) Green Press Enter / ► button to adjust the green color level. Range...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Computer Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Com- puter menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Computer menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Horizontal Position Press...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Video/Audio Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Video/Audio menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Video/Audio menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Video AGC Press th...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Video/Audio Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Video AGC x x Video Saturation x x x Video Tint x x x Film Mode x x x Video Overscan x x x Audio x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available to video source...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Installation I Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installa- tion I menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation I menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Languag...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 30 – Installation I Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Language x x x x x Blank Screen x x x x x Projection x x x x x Security Lock x x x x x Aspect Ratio x x x x x Keystone x x x x x Digital Zoom ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Installation II Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installa- tion II menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation II menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Auto...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Advanced Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Installation II menu. Press ▲▼ to move to the Advanced menu and then press Enter or ► . Press ▲▼ to move up and down in the Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 33 – 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 D...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 r...

– 35 – Maintenance and Security Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 ...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 39 – Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime 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 onl...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual 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 details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable. The security lock corres...

– 41 – 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, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as sim...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 42 – 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 Bal...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 43 – 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer. Problem: The image is flat with no contrast Adjust the Contrast setting on the Main menu of the OSD. Problem: The color of the projected image does not match the...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 44 – Specifications Input/output connectors Connector Description DVI-I Data in RGB HD-15 Data out RGB HD-15 Composite video (RCAx1) Video S-video Stereo RCAx2 (L+R) Audio in Stereo Mini-jack Audio out Stereo Mini-jack RS-232 Control USB Security Kensington lock

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Projection Distance vs. Projection Size AB C D L Projection Distance Projection distance and size table Max. Screen Size (Wide) Max. Screen Size (Tele) Projection Distance L Diagonal Width A Height C Diagonal Width B Height D 1.5m 1.16m 0.99m 0.62m 1.01m 0.86m 0.54m 4...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual – 46 – Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution Frequency H. (KHz) Frequency V. (Hz) Video Digital Analog NTSC － 15.73 60.0 Ο － － PAL/SECAM －...

DLP ® Projector – User’s Manual Projector Dimensions 300 mm(11.8") 96 mm(3.8") 244 mm(9.6") – 48 –

– 49 – Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur-suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a ...

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