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PD8130
PD8150
Home Theater
Projector
Installation & Operation Manual
www.planarhometheater.com
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors, Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Planar video product and welcome to the Planar family! With proper installation, setup and care, you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance. This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: SERVICE LABOR: Pl
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RIGHTS, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS: Planar limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period. There are no express warranties. Planar also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequent
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To locate the name and address of the nearest Planar Authorized Service Center, or for additional information about this Limited Warranty, please call or write: Planar Systems, Inc. 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton, OR 97006-1992 Ph: (503) 748-5799 Fax: (503) 682-9441 Toll Free: (866) PLANAR1 PLANAR VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Model Purchased Da
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Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Planar product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation. WARNING CAUTION This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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18. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions. 19. Never look directly into the lens when the lamp is on. Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Manufacturer’s Name: Planar Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers: PD8130/PD8150 conform with the provisions of: Council Directive 2004/108/EC on El
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The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc., 1195 NW Compton Drive, Beaverton, OR 97006. Date of Declaration: January 2008 FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment g
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1. Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................................................iii Important Safety Instructions ....................................................................................... vi Compliance Information ..............................................................................................vii 1. Introduction .........................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Connections to the PD8130/PD8150 .....................................................................22 Connector Panel Access ..................................................................................22 Connecting Source Components to the PD8130/PD8150............................23 RS-232 Controller Connection ..........................................................................27 Connecting 12-Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment............28 Conne
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Table of Contents 6. Serial Communications ......................................................................................... 67 RS-232 Connection and Port Configuration .........................................................67 Serial Command Syntax .........................................................................................67 Key Commands .................................................................................................67 Operations Commands ................
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Table of Contents Notes: xii Planar PD8130/PD8150 Installation/Operation Manual PRELIMINARY
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1. List Of Figures 2-1. PD8130/PD8150 Front/Side View..............................................................................5 2-2. PD8130/PD8150 Rear/Bottom/Top View .................................................................7 2-3. PD8130/PD8150 Rear Panel ......................................................................................9 2-4. PD8130/PD8150 Remote Control ...........................................................................11 3-1. IR Reception Angles .....
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List Of Figures Notes: xiv Planar PD8130/PD8150 Installation/Operation Manual PRELIMINARY
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1. Introduction This Owner’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the Planar 1.1 PD8130/PD8150 Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Projector. About This Manual Throughout this manual, the Planar PD8130/8150 1080p DLP Projector is referred to as the “PD8130/PD8150.” Planar has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users Target Audience get the most out of the PD8130/PD8150. Planar has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date
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Introduction Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for Tip using certain features. NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special Note significance. They also provide supplemental information. CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action Caution can degrade performa
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Introduction The Planar PD8130/PD8150 has been engineered for the top quality 1080p 1.3 picture performance and installation flexibility heretofore associated with Description, Features projectors costing far more. and Benefits The PD8130/PD8150 Full-HD (1920 x 1080) native resolution DLP™ light engine features state-of-the-art technology for bright, pristine, high-definition images at today’s highest available resolution. The PD8130/PD8150 is equipped with a precision optics package offer
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Introduction Parts List Your PD8130/PD8150 is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing ➤ or damaged, please contact your Planar dealer or Planar Customer Service at (866) PLANAR1. • PD8130/PD8150 DLP Projector • Remote Control Unit and two (2), AA-size batteries • AC Power Cords (North America, Europe, United Kingdom) • Source Connection Cables: • Component Video •HDMI to HDMI • Warranty information and registration card • Cleaning Cloth • 5.0-mm Hex wrench (for lens shift
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Controls and Functions 2. Controls and Functions Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key PD8130/PD8150 components. 2.1 PD8130/PD8150 at a Glance Top IR Sensor Power Button/ Status LED System Keypad Exhaust Vent Intake Vent Zoom Ring Focus Ring Projection Lens Front IR Sensor Figure 2-1. PD8130/PD8150 Front/Side View • TOP IR SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit. • SYSTEM KEYPAD Provides an alternative to using the remote control unit to select a source or SOURCE na
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Controls and Functions • POWER BUTTON/STATUS LED Indicates projector status as follows: • Solid green = AC power present, ready to turn on (lamp not lit) • Flashing green = lamp is warming up or cooling down; keypad functions not allowed • Off = Lamp lit, projector functioning normally • Alternating green/red = Lamp problem (door open, unable to strike, end of life), user intervention likely to fix problem • Flashing red = Over temperature, user intervention (clear vents, turn on AC) may fix
