Planar 420, 520, 470, 370 User Manual

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

www.PlanarHomeTheater.com

Planar Systems, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
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Beaverton, OR 97006-1992

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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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