Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-D5500U PT-D5500UL Operating Instructions

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AC IN terminal (page 22) 
Connect the supplied line power cord into this
receptacle.
Do not connect any other cable to this socket.
Air filter (page 42)
Burglar lock
Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable (e.g.,
from Kensington) to this lock port. It is compatible
with the Micro Save Security System from
Kensington. This security lock is compatible with
the Microsaver Security System from Kensington.
Contact details for this company are given below.
Kensington Technology Group ACCO Brands Inc....

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Name and function of parts 
Ventilation holes
Lamp unit cover
The lamp unit is housed.
MAIN POWER switch (page 22)
Use this switch to turn on “I” and off “O” the
commercial line power applied to the projector.
Remote control receiver window (rear) (page 14)
This also receives the signal beam coming from
the remote control.
POWER ON (I) button (page 22)
Turns on the power.
POWER OFF ( ) button (page 23)
Turns off the power.
RGB1 button (page 22)
Switches to RGB1 input.
RGB2 button (page 22)
Switches to...

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VIDEO IN terminal (page 19) 
An input terminal for video signals. (BNC)
S-VIDEO IN terminal (page 19)
An input terminal for S-video signals 
(MIN4-pin DIN).
This terminal complies with S1 signals and
automatically toggles between 16:9 and 4:3
according to the size of input signals.
RGB (YP
BPR)1 input terminal (pages 19, 20)
A terminal to input RGB or YP
BPRsignals (BNC).
RGB (YP
BPR)2 input terminal (page 20)
A terminal to input RGB or YP
BPRsignals (D-SUB
15-pin female).
DVI-D IN terminal (page 20)...

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Using the remote control unit
Loading dry cells
When loading batteries into the battery
compartment of the remote control, make sure that
their polarities are correct.
1. Open battery compartment lid.
Open the lid in the order of steps  and  .
2. Insert the dry cells.
Into battery compartment, with their polarities
orientated as indicated ( ,  ) in the
compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment lid.
Replace the battery compartment lid over the
compartment and slide until it clicks.
Effective range...

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Using the remote control as a PC mouse
Operation mode selector switch
Put the knob to the Computer position.
• ENTER button
Pressing the front, rear, left and right edges of the
button moves the mouse cursor up, down, left and
right.
• Right click ( ) button
This button can be used as the right mouse button.
• Left click ( ) button
This button can be used as the left mouse button.
• PAGE UP button
This button can be used as the Page Up button on
the PC keyboard.
• PAGE DOWN button
This button can be...

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Using a wired remote control
When multiple main units are connected in the system, connect the units with the supplied remote control cable
to simultaneously control the multiple main units with a single remote control unit through the REMOTE1
IN/OUT terminal. It is effective to use the wired remote control in the environment in which an obstacle stands in
the light path or where devices are susceptible to outside light.
B/PBG/YRR/P
REMOTE 1REMOTE 2 INRGB 1 INVIDEO INS-VIDEO  IN
IN OUT
Connect to the...

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Installation
Projection schemes
Any of the following four projection schemes can be
used with the PT-D5500U/D5500UL projector
depending on user’s needs or viewing conditions.
Use “OPTION 2” menu (chosen from the MAIN
MENU) to choose the appropriate projection
scheme (see page 34).
Projection Scheme 1
Front projection Rear projection
Table standingProjection Scheme 2
Ceiling mount
(Default position)
Installation geometry
After the projector is roughly positioned, picture size
and vertical picture...

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Connection
Setup precautions
• Before connecting any of your video/audio equipment to the projector, carefully read the owners manual
supplied with the equipment once again.
• All cable connections should be made with the entire system devices, including the projector, first turned off.
• Obtain commercial interconnecting cables for devices supplied with no accessory or optional interconnect
cables.
• Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to randomly wobble or...

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Example of connecting with AV products
DVD playerVideo deck
Digital Hi-vision video deckControl PC
RGB 2 IN
 VDSYNC/HDB/PBG/YRR/P
SERIALREMOTE 1REMOTE 2 IN INOUTLANDVI-D INRGB 1 INVIDEO INS-VIDEO  IN
IN OUT
Red (Connect PR)
Blue (Connect P
B)
Green(Connect Y)
• When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-in time base corrector
(TBC) or use a TBC between the projector and the video deck.
• If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. If this is the...

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Example of connecting with PCs
RGB 2 IN
 VDSYNC/HDB/PBG/YRR/P
SERIALREMOTE 1REMOTE 2 IN INOUTLANDVI-D INRGB 1 INVIDEO INS-VIDEO  IN
IN OUT
RGB 2 IN
 VDSYNC/HDB/PBG/YRR/P
SERIALREMOTE 1REMOTE 2 IN INOUTLANDVI-D INRGB 1 INVIDEO INS-VIDEO  IN
IN OUT
DVI-D Cable (Option)
(ET-SCDV03)
PC with
DVI port
PC
PCControl PC
Note• For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, see the data sheet on
page 56.
• If your PC has the resume feature (last memory), the computer may not function...