Planar 420, 520, 470, 370 User Manual

PD370/PD420/PD470/PD520
Special Home Theater Display
User’s Manual

www.PlanarHomeTheater.com

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Preface

About this manual

This manual is designed for use with the PD370/PD420/PD470/PD520 Home Theater. Information in this
document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the
contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Copyright

Copyright 2007

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of
this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior
written permission of the manufacturer.

Trademarks

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FCC compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Federal communications commission (FCC) statement
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 generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Important recycling instructions

Lamp(s) inside this product contains mercury. This product may contain other electronic
waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in
accordance 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

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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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................... 5

Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 7

Features.............................................................................................................................................. 7

Package Contents............................................................................................................................... 7

Identifying Controls and Connections ............................................................................................... 8

Front Panel................................................................................................................................. 8

Control Panel.............................................................................................................................. 8

Connection Panel ....................................................................................................................... 8

Connection Panel continued....................................................................................................... 9

Rear panel .................................................................................................................................. 9

Installation................................................................................................................................................ 10

Setup ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Unpacking................................................................................................................................ 10

This monitor can be connected to any video source equipment utilizing the following

interfaces:................................................................................................................................. 10

Connecting the Power Cord..................................................................................................... 10

Connecting to Video Equipment...................................................................................................... 10

Connecting Using HDMI Cable (BEST).................................................................................10

Connecting to Component Video Equipment (BETTER)........................................................ 10

Using a S-video or a Composite Video Cable (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) (GOOD)......................... 10

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................................... 10

Basic operation......................................................................................................................................... 11

Info................................................................................................................................................... 11

A. Connecting the Power Cable............................................................................................... 11

B. Turning Power On............................................................................................................... 11

C. Selecting Input Source ........................................................................................................ 11

D. Turning Power Off .............................................................................................................. 11

Using the Menu Screen.................................................................................................................... 11

Remote control......................................................................................................................... 12

OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Function.............................................................................. 13

OSD Operation......................................................................................................................................... 16

Structure of OSD Menus (PC Mode)............................................................................................... 16

A. Image Setting ...................................................................................................................... 16

B. Display Setting.................................................................................................................... 16

C. Audio Setting....................................................................................................................... 17

D. Setup.................................................................................................................................... 17

E. Menu Setting........................................................................................................................ 17

F. Clock/Timer Setting............................................................................................................. 18

Structure of OSD Menus (Video Mode).......................................................................................... 18

A. Image Setting ...................................................................................................................... 18

B. Display Setting.................................................................................................................... 19

C. Audio Setting....................................................................................................................... 19

D. Setup.................................................................................................................................... 19

E. Menu Setting........................................................................................................................ 20

F. Clock/Timer Setting............................................................................................................. 20

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 21

Product specifications.............................................................................................................................. 22

Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................................... 24

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Important Safety Instructions

This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric
shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use
and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these
instructions in a safe place for future reference.

 To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before

connecting other components to the monitor.

 Unplug the power cord before cleaning the monitor. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning the

monitor. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not use abrasive
cleaners.

 Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.
 When moving the monitor from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature,

condensation may form on the housing. Do not turn on the monitor immediately after this to
avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.

 Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure a

person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended by
the manufacturer or sold with the monitor.

 A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the monitor and any heat source, i.e.

radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install the product close to smoke. Operating the
product close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock.

 Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To

ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, be sure these
openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet unless
proper ventilation is provided.

 Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. Do not place any objects on the top

of the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids on
the monitor.

 The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power
company.

 The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the User

Manual. For more information, contact your dealer.

 Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric

shock.

 The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
 Only the marked power source can be used for the product. Any power source other than the

specified one may cause fire or electric shock.

 Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the

power cord during electrical storms.

 Unplug the unit during a lightening storm or when it will not be used for long period of time.

This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.

 Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the back cover

may expose you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards. If repair is
required, please contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

 Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. If water

penetrates into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer. Continuous use in

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this case may result in fire or electric shock.

 Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent,

unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair the product
yourself.

 Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the product is dropped and the housing is

damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord
immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of the product may cause fire or
electric shock.

 Do not install the product in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating the product

in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.

 Follow instructions for moving the product. Ensure that the power connector and any other

cables are unplugged before moving the product.

 Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Pulling the power cable itself may

damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. When the product will not be
used for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector.

 To avoid risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.
 Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and

leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller.

 If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer.

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Overview

PD370/PD420/PD470/PD520 are native 1920 x 1080 HDTV monitors and can display true 16.7M
colors (8-bit/color). .

Features

- High brightness

- Dynamic contrast ratio (except PD370)

- Fast response time

- High color saturation

- Max resolution 1920 x 1080(Full HD format)

- Ultra wide viewing angle :176(H)/ 176(V)

- Support PIP/PAP function

- OSD in 12 languages

- 2 HDMI inputs with HDCP key protection

- Rear IR sensor

- Tablestand included

Package Contents

Open the package and ensure that you have the following items:

Item

1 Power cord US type.

2 Power cord UK type.

3 Power cord EU type.

4 Component Cable

5 Remote Control with AAA batteries

6 CD (User’s manual)

7 User’s Guide

8 Finishing Cloth

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Identifying Controls and Connections

Front Panel

LED Light and

Control Panel

Front IR Sensor

Connection Panel

90 degree rotation

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Connection Panel continued

90 degree rotation

│ is power on

○ is power off

Main power –Switch &
AC socket

Power Cord

AC Power cord
The power cord is used to power the LCD monitor from a standard wall outlet.

Connect the power cord into main power of the monitor where “│” is pow er on, “○” is po wer
off.

Input: 100-240V~ 3A 50/60Hz

Note: PD520 signal connections are on the left side only when viewing the monitor from the rear as
shown in the next figure. The PD520 power connection is on the right side from the same
perspective.

Rear panel

Rear IR Sensor

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Installation

Setup

Notes

• Before connecting, turn off the monitor and any connected source equipment. After making all
connections, turn on the monitor first before turning on other devices.
When connecting a computer, be sure that the computer is the last device turned on, after all
connections are made.

• Read the operation manuals of the video source equipment before making connections.

Unpacking

 PD370/PD420/PD470/PD520 is packed inside a boxed carton. In order to protect the monitor

during transportation, additional packing material has been placed within the carton.

 Before unpacking your monitor, prepare a stable, level, and clean surface near a wall outlet for

your monitor.

 Set the monitor box in an upright position and open from the top of the box before removing

the top packaging material.

This monitor can be connected to any video source equipment utilizing the following
interfaces:

 High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
 Component (YPbPr)
 Composite Video
 S-Video
 HD-15 for VGA
 SCART (using Component 1 and Video 1)

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the rear of the monitor.

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting Using HDMI Cable (BEST)

Use a HDMI cable when connecting to video sources that utilize HDMI output.

Connecting to Component Video Equipment (BETTER)

Use a component cable when connecting to video sources that utilize component interfaces for
video connection.

Using a S-video or a Composite Video Cable (VIDEO/S-VIDEO) (GOOD)

Using a S-video or a composite video cable to connect to video sources that utilize s-video or
composite interfaces for video

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the monitor to the computer using an HD 15-pin VGA cable. Secure the cable connectors
by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug.

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Basic operation

Connect the required external source equipment to the monitor before following these procedures.

Info

The OSD is automatically preset to English. To change the on-screen display language, refer to
section E of the OSD Menu Function on page 19.

A. Connecting the Power Cable

Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the monitor. Plug the
power cord into an AC wall socket and press power switch to “│” to power on, or “○” to power off
the monitor.

B. Turning Power On

Once power switch is “on” (see above), press the Power ON button on the side of the monitor or
remote control.

C. Selecting Input Source

To select the Input Source for the monitor, press the SOURCE button on the side of the monitor or
press the desired source key on the remote control. Also, pressing the AUTO key on the remote
control will cycle to the next active source input.

D. Turning Power Off

To turn off the monitor, press the Power OFF button on the side of the monitor or remote control.

Using the Menu Screen

The image and monitor settings can be adjusted through the MENU as listed on the monitor
button panel or remote control using the following procedures:

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Remote control

ITEM FUNCTION
On Monitor on
OFF Monitor off






Up
Left
Right
Down

ENTER Enter
MENU To enter OSD menu
MUTE Audio mute
Volume + Volume increase
Volume – Volume decrease
EXIT Exit

MODE

To choose display mode (Sport,

Theater, Game, Vivid, User defined)
AUTO Search next active port
INFO To indicate the status
PIP To choose PIP/PBP function
SWAP To exchange PIP/PBP function
16:9 Aspect ratio 16:9
4:3 Aspect ratio 4:3
Letterbox To choose letterbox aspect ratio
S-Video To choose S-Video source
AV1 To choose Composite source 1
AV2 To choose Composite source 2
Video 1 To choose Component source 1
Video 2 To choose Component source 2
HDMI 1 To choose HDMI source 1
HDMI 2 To choose HDMI source 2
PC For VGA choice
Freeze To freeze the display motion

Note 1: Inserting the batteries

Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries are matched with
the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.

Note 2: Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:

 Only use the specified AAA batteries.
 Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to

personal injury.

 Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to personal

injury.

 Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Keep the batteries away from children and

pets.

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OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Function

Video Mode

Main Menu Sub-Menu Sub-Submenu Description Setting

Image
Settings

Display
Settings

Audio
Settings

Setup

Scheme Choose display mode User, Sport, Game, Theater, Vivid

Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen 0~100

Contrast Adjust the contrast of the screen 0~100

Saturation Adjust the picture saturation of the screen 0~100

Hue Adjust the picture hue of the screen 0~100

Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the screen 0~24

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Advanced

Aspect Ratio Adjust the aspect ratio of the screen 16:9, 4:3, Letter Box, Native

Overscan Adjust overscan 0~10

Top Mask Choose top mask 0~100

Bottom Mask Choose bottom mask 0~100

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Stereo/SAP Choose the audio mode Stereo, Mono, SAP

Bass Adjust Bass volume -10~10

Treble Adjust Treble volume -10~10

Balance Adjust the balance of the screen -10~10

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Main Auto
Scan

Main Source
Select

PIP Auto Scan Scan PIP automatically On, Off

PIP Source
Select

PIP Main Swap Swap Main PIP

PIP Mode Select PIP mode Off, Large PIP, Small PIP, Side-by-Side

PIP Position Adjust PIP position Bottom-Right, Top-Left, Top-Right,

Gamma Adjust the Gamma level of the screen , 1.8, 2.2, 2.5

Color Temps Adjust the color temperature of the screen , User,5000K, 6500K, 7500K,9300K

Dynamic
contrast

Temporal NR Adjust the noise deduction Low, Adaptive, Off, High, Medium,

MPEG NR Adjust MPEG NR 0~63

Auto Scan On, Off

Main Source
Select

Main Source
Activate

PIP Source
Select

PIP Source
Activate

Enable dynamic contrast ratio On, Off

Select Main Source Searching, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2,

Video 1, Video 2, AV1, AV2, S-Video,
SCART

Activate the main source (Enable or Disable) PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video 1, Video

2, AV1, AV2, S-Video, SCART

Select PIP source Searching, PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2,

Video 1, Video 2, AV1, AV2, S-Video,
SCART, PIP Picture Off

Active PIP source (Enable or Disable) PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video 1, Video

2, AV1, AV2, S-Video, SCART

Bottom-Left, User

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Menu
Settings

PIP Aspect
Ratio

Blank Color Adjust the background color Black, Blue

Front LED Select the front LED function Off, On

Factory Reset Reset all to the factory settings Yes, No

Menu Zoom Set the menu size Off, On

Transparency Adjust OSD transparency 0~100

16:9, 4:3, Letter box

Clock/Timer

Menu
Language

Menu Timeout Set the menu timeout period 5~120 (Seconds)

Menu Position Adjust the menu position -50~50 (vertical and horizontal)

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Sleep Timer Off, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120 (Minutes)

Status

Select the menu language Dutch, English, French, German,

Italian, Norwegian (Norway),
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish,
Swedish, Simplified Chinese, and
Korean

Resolution Show resolution status

Source Show source status

Version Show firmware version status

PC Mode

Main Menu Sub-Menu Description Setting

Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen 0~100

Contrast Adjust the contrast of the screen 0~100

Image Settings

Display Settings

Audio Settings

Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the screen 0~24

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Advanced

Aspect Ratio Adjust the aspect ratio of the screen 16:9, 4:3, Letter Box, Native

Overscan 0~10

Top Mask 0~100

Bottom Mask 0~100

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Auto Image Select the auto image adjustment

Image Position Adjust the image position

Phase Adjust the phase position

Clocks/Line Adjust the Clocks/Line

Stereo/SAP Choose the audio mode Stereo, Mono, SAP

Bass Adjust Bass volume -10~10

Treble Adjust Treble volume -10~10

Gamma Set the Gamma data 1.8,2.2,2.5

Color Temps Set the Color Temperature User, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K,

Dynamic contrast Enable dynamic contrast ratio On, Off

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9300K

Setup

Balance Adjust the balance of the screen -10~10

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Main Auto Scan Off, On

Main Source
Select

PIP Auto Select Off, On

PIP Source Select

PIP Main Swap

PIP Mode Select PIP mode Off, Large PIP, Small PIP,

PIP Position Adjust PIP position Bottom-Right, Top-Left,

PIP Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Letter Box

Blank Color Adjust the background color Black, Blue

Front LED Select the front LED function Off, On

Factory Reset Reset to the factory setting Yes, No

Menu Zoom Sect the menu size Off, On

Transparency Adjust OSD transparency 0~100

Main Source
Select

Main Source
Activate

PIP Source Select Select PIP source Searching HDMI 1, HDMI 2,

PIP Source
Activate

Select main source Searching PC, HDMI 1, HDMI

2, Video 1, Video 2, AV1, AV2,
S-Video, SCART

Activate the main source (Enable or
Disable)

Activate PIP Source(Enable or Disable) PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video 1,

PC, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Video 1,
Video 2, AV1, AV2, S-Video,
SCART

Video 1, Video 2, AV1, AV2,
S-Video, SCART, PIP Picture
Off

Video 2, AV1, AV2, S-Video,
SCART

Side-by-Side

Top-Right, Bottom-Left, User

Menu Settings

Clock/Timer

Menu Language Select the menu language Dutch, English, French,

German, Italian, Norwegian
(Norway), Portuguese,
Russian, Spanish, and
Swedish

Menu Timeout Set the menu timeout period 5~120 (Seconds)

Menu Position Adjust the menu position -50~50 (vertical and

horizontal)

Reset Reset to the default value Yes, No

Sleep Timer Off, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120 (Min)

Status Resolution Show resolution status

Source Show source status

Version Show version status

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OSD Operation

Structure of OSD Menus (PC Mode)

A. Image Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Image Setting” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu (Brightness, contrast….),

3. Press “▽” or “△” to select items.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On remote control:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Image Setting” item.

2. Press ” ” to enter sub-item menu (Brightness, contrast….)

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press ”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

B. Display Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Display Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On remote control:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Display Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press“” or “ ” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

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Advanced menu picture

C. Audio Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Audio Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On remote control:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Audio Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

D. Setup

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Setup” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Setup” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

E. Menu Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Menu Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Menu Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

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5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value

F. Clock/Timer Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Clock/Timer” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to selec t item s.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to ente r “C lock/ Timer ” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to selec t item s.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value

Structure of OSD Menus (Video Mode)

A. Image Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Image Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu (Brightness, contrast, Hue….),

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Image Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu (Brightness, contrast, Hue….)

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

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B. Display Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Display Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Display Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

C. Audio Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Audio Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Image Setting” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

D. Setup

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Setup” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Setup” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

Advanced menu picture

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3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

E. Menu Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Menu Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to enter “Menu Settings” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to sel ect it ems.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value

F. Clock/Timer Setting

 On side of controller:

1. Press the “MENU/EXIT” to enter “Clock/Timer” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to selec t item s.

4. Press” ” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “MENU/EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value.

 On REMOTE CONTROL:

1. Press the “MENU” to ente r “C lock/ Timer ” item.

2. Press” ” to enter sub-item menu.

3. Press “▽” or “△” to selec t item s.

4. Press”ENTER” to enter sub-item for adjustment.

5. Press “” or “” to adjust.

6. Press “EXIT” to exit the item and save the adjusted value

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Troubleshooting

Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible solution:

No image appears
Is the power cord of the monitor
connected?
Is the power indicator amber? If yes, press the “on” button on the remote control or side panel.

The screen color is not normal
Is the screen color unstable or
monochrome?
Do you see black dots on the
screen?
Do you see a partial blurring on
the screen?

Others
The screen is flickering 1. Remove any highly magnetic material away from monitor.

The picture is dark Adjust the backlight and brightness. It takes several seconds for the

The picture appears to be
ghosting

The picture size is incorrect Adjust picture format to desired image size.
White does not look white Adjust the color temperature or alter “User” settings to preferred

Screen image is not centered Adjust picture format to desired image size.

Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the power
outlet. Is the main power switch in the “|” position?

Check the connection of the source cable to ensure a proper fit.

Clean surface with soft cloth.

This happens due to interference from surrounding magnetic fields,
as created when speakers, steel structures, or high-voltage lines are
placed near the monitor. Remove such materials from the
immediate vicinity and use the OSD menu to adjust the screen.

2. Adjust graphic interface (PC Mode) within allotted frequency
parameters.

monitor to warm up after the power is turned on.

Ensure the source equipment connection cables are less than 15
meters (50ft.) If additional length is required, please contact your
authorized dealer for a signal amplifier. (not provided)

settings.

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Product specifications

Item Specification Unit

LCD Panel

Graphic

Scan Rate

Performance

Power source

Physical *need to

add US

measurements

Model no.

Resolution

Brightness

Contrast Ratio

Dynamic Contrast Ratio
Response time
Aspect Ratio

Backlight Life Time

Separate Sync.

Horizontal Sync.
Vertical Sync.

Input Connector

Horizontal

Vertical

Auto Adjust

Screen Scaling

Power Management
OSD Language

Power Input

Minimum-Maximum

Model no.

Dimension w/o stand
Dimension w/o stand

Net weight

Net weight

Gross weight

PD370 PD420 PD470 PD520

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080

500

1200:1

NA 6000:1 6000:1 6000:1

HDMI1, HDMI2(Note 1), Video 1 (with Audio L/R) , Video 2
(with Audio L/R), S-Video, AV2(with Audio L/R), AV1(with
Audio L/R), PC (with PC Audio In), SCART (Video1 with
AV1(sync), S-PDIF, External SPK R/L OUT, RS232

Clock, Phase, H-Position & V- Position

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian

(Norway), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Simplified

PD370 PD420 PD470 PD520

919*129*560 1016*130*609 1016*130*629 1269*140*766

36*5*22 40*5*24 40*5*25 50*6*30

33 42 52 63

73 93 115 139

39 49 61 74

500 500 500

1500:1 1500:1 1500:1

Typ. 6.5 ms(Gray to Gray)

16 : 9

50,000

TTL

Positive / Negative
Positive / Negative

26~91

48~85

VGA/SVGA/XGA/WXGA/HDTV

Full Screen Display

VESA DPMS, DVI DMPM

Chinese, Korean

AC100~240V (Worldwide)

90~264V (refer to power spec)

nits

ms

hrs

-

-

-

-

KHz

Hz

-

-

-

-

V
V

mm

inch

KG

Lbs

KG

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Gross weight

86 108 135 163

Lbs

Storage Temperature

Environment

DCC Plug & Play

Function

Note 1: 2 HDMI inputs can not function at the same time with PIP/PBP.
Note 2: Video1 + AV1 = SCART (Scart connection is commonly used in Europe. SCART is supported by connecting to
component (Video 1) and composite (AV1) (not supplied)

Storage Temperature

Operating Temperature

Operating Temperature

OSD key

Wall mount

Wall mount
RS232

Min -5 ~ Max50 (add US measurements) C

Min 23~Max122 F

Min 5 ~ Max 35 (add US measurements) C

Min41~Max95

DDC 2B Compliant

7 keys

VESA standard 200 x 200

7.87*7.87

2-way control, communication, firmware upgrade

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-

Key

mm

inch

-

Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's Name: Planar Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer's Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006 USA

declares that the products

Model Numbers: PD370/PD420/PD470/PD520

conforms with the provisions of:

Council Directive 89/336/EEC and amended by 92/31/EEc and 93/68/EEC on Electromagnetic

Compatibility;

EN55022:1998 Radiated and Conducted Emissions from IT Equipment

EN55024:1998 Immunity of IT Equipment

Including: EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
EN61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity
EN61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients
EN61000-4-5 Line Surge
EN61000-4-6 RF Conducted Susceptibility
EN61000-4-8 Magnetic Field Immunity
EN61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interrupts

And: EN61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Emissions
EN61000-3-3 Voltage fluctuations and Flicker

Council Directive 73/23/EEC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety:

EN60950:2001 Safety of IT Equipment

The Technical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate

headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc., 1195 NW Compton Drive., Beaverton, Oregon

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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

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installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications to the display not expressly approved by Planar Systems, Inc. could

void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Planar Systems, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006-1992

Planar Customer Support
Telephone:
US: 1-866-PLANAR1 [phone]
Outside US: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Online Technical Library: http://www.planar.com/support
Hours: M-F, 8am-8pm ET, 12pm-12am GMT

© 2007 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark of Planar System, Inc.
Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice

P/N: 020-0524-00A

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