Home Theater Thin Displays

Planar Specialty Home Theater Thin Displays

Attention expectations: Prepare to be redefined. Planar Home Theater Thin Displays.
Wanted: An adjective that can actually describe them
There is now a line of home theater products as fanatic about excellence as you are. Introducing
Planar's complete line of home theater projectors, thin displays, and the pioneering Xscreen Planar brings almost 25 years of technological virtuosity to a specialty line of flat-panel displays.
front-projection system. It's as if your wish list somehow made it into our hands, where innovation, Designed especially for the home theater aficionado, the 37”, 42”, 47”and 52”displays come standard
performance, and affordability skillfully coexist. with 1080p HD resolution, dramatic brightness, dynamic contrast, handsome design, and the most
With almost 25 years of engineering prowess in specialty display markets, from medical to commercial sophisticated technology in video processing. Available exclusively through specialty home theater
to industrial, Planar is pouring years of proficiency into a complete home theater line. partners worldwide, Planar's thin displays may defy words, but your eyes will understand instantly.
The result is an experience far beyond mere satisfaction. Rather, Planar provides the very means by
which all your senses will revel in wonder.
PD520
Full-HD Flat-Panel Display (52 inches) SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY PERFORMANCE grounds, Graphics PIP over full screen graphics
Video Support: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Screen Size: 52.037” (132,17cm) background, Picture-by-Picture window, PIP
Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High definition Technology: Deep Color TFT Active Matrix LCD resizing, PIP positioning
Digital Content Protection) for encrypted digital Surface: Anti-Glare, Hard Coated Transparent OSD: Yes
video, Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2,073,600 Flesh Tone Correction: Yes
720p), Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p), pixels) Multi-language OSD: Yes
Component, Composite and S-Video SDTV (576i, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Full Function Remote: Backlit IR remote with
480i, RGB SCART with adapter, NTSC/NTSC 4.43, LCD Response: 6.5ms (gray to gray) discrete code source keys
PAL (B,G)/(D,K)/I/M/N Luminance (cd/m2): 500 Wall Mount: Optional, VESA standard 200mm x
Computer Support: Digital and Analog up to Display Colors: 16.7 million, 24-bit True Color 200mm
1920x1080 @ 60Hz, Macintosh® Backlight: 60,000 hr MTBF Table Top Stand: Low-profile stand included,
Communication: IR remote, RS-232 Contrast Ratio: 5000:1 (Dynamic Contrast) removable
Audio: TOS-Link optical audio out, L/R analog 1500:1 ANSI Power Indicator: Adjustable front LED
audio in/out 10W per channel amplification Video Processing: Cortez-plus® LCD controller Speakers: Optional (not included)
With 52 inches spread out before you, this vivid, with 10-bit Genesis Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ Amplifier Power: 10W x 2
high-definition display has been known to make the heart CONNECTIVITY processor with TrueLife™ Motion-Adaptive
(2) HDMI: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Multimedia De-Interlacing, ACM-3D for rich color processing GENERAL
race. Warning: Defibrillator not included. Interface) with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital and noise reduction, 3D Intellicomb® for optimal Dimensions: W: 49.96” (1269mm), H: 30.16”
Content Protection) image enhancement, Auto-cinema mode with (766mm), D: 5.51” (140mm)
(2) Component (RCA): HDTV, EDTV, SDTV 3:2/2:2 pull down, MPEG noise reduction Weight: ~65.0 lbs (29.48kg) w/o tablestands
(2) Audio (2x L/R RCA): Component audio in Viewing Angle: Horizontal: +/- 88° (176°); Wall Mount: 200mm x 200mm VESA® FPMPMI™
(1) S-PDIF: Digital audio out Vertical: +/- 88° (176°) Operating Temperature: 41° F (5°C) - 113° F (45°C)
(1) RGB (HD15): HDTV, Computer (VESA DDC2B Image Adjustment: Gamma, Contrast, Color Operating Altitude: Sea Level - 9,800 Ft (3,000m)
Plug & Play Compliant), SW updates, RGB, Temp, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Backlight, Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% non-condensing
Component RGB gain/offset Universal Power Supply: 90V - 264V at 50-60Hz
(1) Mini-Stereo: 3.5mm-Computer audio in Pixel Arrangement: RGB Vertical Stripe (auto-ranging)
(1) S-Video: SDTV Pixel Pitch: 0.20(H) x .20(V) Power Consumption: <220W
(2) Composite: SDTV Stand-by Consumption: <2W
(2) Audio (2xRCA): SDTV Audio in (1 S-Video or FEATURES
Composite) Picture Enhancement: 10-bit Faroudja DCDi
(2) Analog Audio L/R: Audio out L/R +/- (10W Cinema™ with TrueLife™ MADI
per channel amplified) PC Auto-lock: Yes
(1) D-SUB 9-Pin: RS-232 Control PIP/PBP/POP: HD in HD, Dynamic scaling, Video
(1) RJ-45: Control Input PIP over full screen graphics and video back-

Planar reserves the right to modify the specifications at any time without notice
PD470
PD470 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display (47 inches) SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY PERFORMANCE grounds, Graphics PIP over full screen graphics
Video Support: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Screen Size: 46.96” (118,6 cm) background, Picture-by-Picture window, PIP
Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High definition Technology: Deep Color TFT Active Matrix LCD resizing, PIP positioning
Digital Content Protection) for encrypted digital Surface: Anti-Glare, Hard Coated Transparent OSD: Yes
video, Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2,073,600 Flesh Tone Correction: Yes
720p), Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p), pixels) Multi-language OSD: Yes
Component, Composite and S-Video SDTV (576i, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Full Function Remote: Backlit IR remote with
480i, RGB SCART with adapter, NTSC/NTSC 4.43, LCD Response: 6.5ms (gray to gray) discrete code source keys
PAL (B,G)/(D,K)/I/M/N Luminance (cd/m2): 500 Wall Mount: Optional, VESA standard 200mm x
Computer Support: Digital and Analog up to Display Colors: 16.7 million, 24-bit True Color 200mm
1920x1080 @ 60Hz, Macintosh® Backlight: 60,000 hr MTBF Table Top Stand: Low-profile stand included,
Communication: IR remote, RS-232 Contrast Ratio: 5000:1 (Dynamic Contrast), removable
Audio: TOS-Link optical audio out, L/R analog 1500:1 ANSI Power Indicator: Adjustable front LED
audio in/out 10W per channel amplification Video Processing: Cortez-plus® LCD controller Speakers: Optional (not included)
With 47 HD inches pushing the limits to sheer, technological with 10-bit Genesis Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ Amplifier Power: 10W x 2
brilliance, the Joneses will have no choice but to officially CONNECTIVITY processor with TrueLife™ Motion-Adaptive
(2) HDMI: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Multimedia De-Interlacing, ACM-3D for rich color processing GENERAL
give up. Interface) with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital and noise reduction, 3D Intellicomb® for optimal Dimensions: W: 44.46” (1129.4mm), H: 26.55”
Content Protection) image enhancement, Auto-cinema mode with (674.4mm), D: 4.96” (125.9mm)
(2) Component (RCA): HDTV, EDTV, SDTV 3:2/2:2 pull down, MPEG noise reduction Weight: ~58.4 lb (26.5 kg) w/o tablestand
(2) Audio (2x L/R RCA): Component audio in Viewing Angle: Horizontal: +/- 88° (176°); Wall Mount: 200mm x 200mm VESA® FPMPMI™
(1) S-PDIF: Digital audio out Vertical: +/- 88° (176°) Operating Temperature: 41° F (5° C) - 113° F (45°C)
(1) RGB (HD15): HDTV, Computer (VESA DDC2B Image Adjustment: Gamma, Contrast, Color Operating Altitude: Sea Level - 9,800 Ft
Plug & Play Compliant), SW updates, RGB, Temp, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Backlight, (3,000m)
Component RGB gain/offset Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% non-condensing
(1) Mini-Stereo: 3.5mm-Computer audio in Pixel Arrangement: RGB Vertical Stripe Universal Power Supply: 90V - 264V at 50-60Hz
(1) S-Video: SDTV Pixel Pitch: 0.1805(H) x .05415(V) (auto-ranging)
(2) Composite: SDTV Power Consumption: <220W
(2) Audio (2xRCA): SDTV Audio in (1 S-Video or FEATURES Stand-by Consumption: <2W
Composite) Picture Enhancement: 10-bit Faroudja DCDi
(2) Analog Audio L/R: Audio out L/R +/- (10W Cinema™ with TrueLife™ MADI
per channel amplified) PC Auto-lock:Yes
(1) D-SUB 9-Pin: RS-232 Control PIP/PBP/POP: HD in HD, Dynamic scaling, Video
(1) RJ-45: Control Input PIP over full screen graphics and video back-

Planar reserves the right to modify the specifications at any time without notice
PD420
PD420 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display (42 inches) SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY PERFORMANCE grounds, Graphics PIP over full screen graphics
Video Support: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Screen Size: 42.02” (106,7cm) background, Picture-by-Picture window, PIP resi-
Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High definition Technology: Deep Color TFT Active Matrix LCD zing, PIP positioning
Digital Content Protection) for encrypted digital Surface: Anti-Glare, Hard Coated Transparent OSD: Yes
video, Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2,073,600 Flesh Tone Correction: Yes
720p), Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p), pixels) Multi-language OSD: Yes
Component, Composite and S-Video SDTV (576i, Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Full Function Remote: Backlit IR remote with
480i, RGB SCART with adapter, NTSC/NTSC 4.43, LCD Response: 6.5ms (gray to gray) discrete code source keys
PAL (B,G)/(D,K)/I/M/N Luminance (cd/m2): 500 Wall Mount: Optional, VESA standard 200mm x
Computer Support: Digital and Analog up to Display Colors: 16.7 million, 24-bit True Color 200mm
1920x1080 @ 60Hz, Macintosh® Backlight: 60,000 hr MTBF Table Top Stand: Low-profile stand included,
Communication: IR remote, RS-232 Contrast Ratio: 5000:1 (Dynamic Contrast), removable
Audio: TOS-Link optical audio out, L/R analog 1500:1 ANSI Power Indicator: Adjustable front LED
audio in/out 10W per channel amplification Video Processing: Cortez-plus® LCD controller Speakers: Optional (not included)
This 42-inch display is as much high art as it is high technology. with 10-bit Genesis Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ Amplifier Power: 10W x 2
Turned on, it's a dazzling display. Turned off, it's sculpture. CONNECTIVITY processor with TrueLife™ Motion-Adaptive
(2) HDMI: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Multimedia De-Interlacing, ACM-3D for rich color processing GENERAL
Interface) with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital and noise reduction, 3D Intellicomb® for optimal Dimensions: W: 40.0” (1016mm), H: 23.98”
Content Protection) image enhancement, Auto-cinema mode with (609mm), D: 5.08” (129.1mm)
(2) Component (RCA): HDTV, EDTV, SDTV 3:2/2:2 pull down, MPEG noise reduction Weight: ~54 lb (24.5 kg) w/o tablestand
(2) Audio (2x L/R RCA): Component audio in Viewing Angle: Horizontal: +/- 88° (176°); Wall Mount: 200mm x 200mm VESA® FPMPMI™
(1) S-PDIF: Digital audio out Vertical: +/- 88° (176°) Operating Temperature: 41°F (5° C) - 113° F (45°C)
(1) RGB (HD15): HDTV, Computer (VESA DDC2B Image Adjustment: Gamma, Contrast, Color Operating Altitude: Sea Level - 9,800 Ft (3,000m)
Plug & Play Compliant), SW updates, RGB, Temp, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Backlight, Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% non-condensing
Component RGB gain/offset Universal Power Supply: 90V - 264V at 50-60Hz
(1) Mini-Stereo: 3.5mm-Computer audio in Pixel Arrangement: RGB Vertical Stripe (auto-ranging)
(1) S-Video: SDTV Pixel Pitch: 0.1615(H) x .04845(V) Power Consumption: <220W
(2) Composite: SDTV Stand-by Consumption: <2W
(2) Audio (2xRCA): SDTV Audio in (1 S-Video or FEATURES
Composite) Picture Enhancement: 10-bit Faroudja DCDi
(2) Analog Audio L/R: Audio out L/R +/- (10W Cinema™ with TrueLife™ MADI
per channel amplified) PC Auto-lock: Yes
(1) D-SUB 9-Pin: RS-232 Control PIP/PBP/POP: HD in HD, Dynamic scaling, Video
(1) RJ-45: Control Input PIP over full screen graphics and video back-

Planar reserves the right to modify the specifications at any time without notice
PD370
PD370 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display (37 inches) SIGNAL COMPATIBILITY PERFORMANCE Transparent OSD: Yes
Video Support: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Screen Size: 37.07” (94,16 cm) Flesh Tone Correction: Yes
Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High definition Technology: Deep Color TFT Active Matrix LCD Multi-language OSD: Yes
Digital Content Protection) for encrypted digital Surface: Anti-Glare, Hard Coated Full Function Remote: Backlit IR remote with
video, Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (2,073,600 pixels) discrete code source keys
720p), Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p), Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Wall Mount: Optional, VESA standard 200mm x
Component, Composite and S-Video SDTV (576i, LCD Response: 6.5ms (gray to gray) 200mm
480i, RGB SCART with adapter, NTSC/NTSC 4.43, Luminance (cd/m2): 500 Table Top Stand: Low-profile stand included,
PAL (B,G)/(D,K)/I/M/N Display Colors: 16.7 million, 24-bit True Color removable
Computer Support: Digital and Analog up to Backlight: 60,000 hr (typ) Power Indicator: Adjustable front LED
1920x1080 @ 60Hz, Macintosh® Contrast Ratio: 1200:1 Speakers: Optional (not included)
Communication: IR remote, RS-232 Video Processing: Cortez-plus® LCD controller Amplifier Power: 10W x 2
Audio: TOS-Link optical audio out, L/R analog with 10-bit Genesis Faroudja DCDi Cinema™
audio in/out 10W per channel amplification processor with TrueLife™ Motion-Adaptive GENERAL
With a 37-inch screen span that's big enough to command De-Interlacing, ACM-3D for rich color processing Dimensions: W: 36.18” (919mm), H: 22.05”
your attention without commandeering the room, the CONNECTIVITY and noise reduction, 3D Intellicomb® for optimal (560mm), D: 4.69” (119.1mm) w/o tablestand
(2) HDMI: HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Multimedia image enhancement, Auto-cinema mode with Weight: ~47.5 lb (21.5 kg) with base
Napoleon Complex is alive and well. Interface) with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital 3:2/2:2 pull down, MPEG noise reduction Wall Mount:
Content Protection) Viewing Angle: Horizontal: +/- 88° (176°); 200mm x 200mm VESA® FPMPMI™
(2) Component (RCA): HDTV, EDTV, SDTV Vertical: +/- 88° (176°) Operating Temperature: 41° F (5°C) - 113° F (45°C)
(2) Audio (2x L/R RCA): Component audio in Image Adjustment: Gamma, Contrast, Color Operating Altitude: Sea Level - 9,800 Ft (3,000m)
(1) S-PDIF: Digital audio out Temp, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Backlight Operating Humidity: 10% - 90% non-condensing
(1) RGB (HD15): HDTV, Computer (VESA DDC2B Pixel Arrangement: RGB Vertical Stripe Universal Power Supply: 90V - 264V at 50-60Hz
Plug & Play Compliant), SW updates, RGB, Pixel Pitch: 0.1425(H) x .04275(V) (auto-ranging)
Component Power Consumption: <220W
(1) Mini-Stereo: 3.5mm-Computer audio in FEATURES Stand-by Consumption: <2W
(1) S-Video: SDTV Picture Enhancement: 10-bit Faroudja DCDi
(2) Composite: SDTV Cinema™ with TrueLife™ MADI
(2) Audio (2xRCA): SDTV Audio in (1 S-Video or PC Auto-lock: Yes
Composite) PIP/PBP/POP: HD in HD, Dynamic scaling, Video
(2) Analog Audio L/R: Audio out L/R +/- (10W PIP over full screen graphics and video back-
per channel amplified) grounds, Graphics PIP over full screen graphics
(1) D-SUB 9-Pin: RS-232 Control background, Picture-by-Picture window, PIP resi-
(1) RJ-45: Control Input zing, PIP positioning

Planar reserves the right to modify the specifications at any time without notice
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