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

							DLPTMBased Projector  Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Read these instructions completely before operating this unit.
TQBJ 0148-1
Model No.PT-D5500U
PT-D5500UL 
						

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Dear Panasonic Customer:
This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help
you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic DLPTM
based projector.
The serial number of your product may be found on its back. You should note it in the space provided below and
retain this booklet in case service is required.
Model number: PT-D5500U/PT-D5500UL
Serial number:
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
MISE EN GARDE-
WARNUNG-
RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE.
NE PAS OUVRIR.
ZUR VERMEIDUNG EINES ELEKTRISCHEN
SCHLAGES GERÄT NICHT ÖFFNEN.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the Product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin
grounding-type power plug. Do not remove the
grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will
only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not
defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
Do not remove 
						

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WARNING: 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 receiver.
–   Connect the equipment into 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.
FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate.
NOTICE: This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount
of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the
Electronics Industries Alliance: 
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: PT-D5500U/PT-D5500UL
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone Number: 1-800-524-1448 or 1-800-526-6610
Email: [email protected]
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 receiver, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. WARNING: 
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic
Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. 
						

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ..................................2
Precautions with regard to safety ............................5
Accessories ................................................................7
Precautions on handling ...........................................8
Name and function of parts.......................................9
Remote control ..................................................................9
Front and side of the projector ........................................11
Rear view of the main unit/Controls on rear panel ..........12
Side-mounted connection terminals ................................13
Using the remote control unit .................................14Loading dry cells .............................................................14
Effective range of remote control operation ....................14
Setting projector ID number to remote control ................15
Using the remote control as a PC mouse........................15
Using a wired remote control...........................................16
Installation ................................................................17Projection schemes .........................................................17
Installation geometry .......................................................17
Projection distances ........................................................17
Connection ...............................................................18Setup precautions ...........................................................18
Example of connecting with AV products ........................19
Example of connecting with PCs .....................................20
How to install and remove the projection lens
(optional) ...................................................................21
How to install the projection lens .....................................21
How to remove the projection lens ..................................21
Projection..................................................................22Powering up the projector ...............................................22
Making adjustment and selection ....................................22
Powering off the projector ...............................................23
Direct power off function..................................................23
How to adjust the lens .............................................24How to adjust the lens focus, lens zoom and lens 
up/down position movement(optical shift) .......................24
How to adjust the lens position to the left or right............24
Automatic adjustment (AUTO SETUP) ...................25
Using the FREEZE function ....................................25
Using the SHUTTER function..................................25
Using the digital zoom (– D.ZOOM +) function ......26
On-screen menus .....................................................27
Structure of menu screens ..............................................27
Basic menu operations ....................................................28
Returning to the previous page .......................................28
Menu items shown in transparent characters..................28
Menu items setting ..........................................................28
Resetting to the factory default........................................28
Adjusting the picture ...............................................29PICTURE MODE .............................................................29
BRIGHT ...........................................................................29
CONTRAST.....................................................................29
COLOR............................................................................29
TINT ................................................................................29
COLOR TEMP.................................................................29
SHARPNESS ..................................................................30
NR ...................................................................................30
AI .....................................................................................30
TV-SYSTEM ....................................................................30
SYSTEM..........................................................................30
Adjusting the position .............................................31POSITION .......................................................................31
ASPECT ..........................................................................31
ZOOM..............................................................................31
CLOCK PHASE ...............................................................31
KEYSTONE .....................................................................31
FRAME LOCK .................................................................31
How to use ADVANCED MENU ...............................32INPUT RESOLUTION .....................................................32
CLAMP POS. ..................................................................32
RASTER POSITION........................................................32
SXGA MODE...................................................................32
Changing the display language ..............................32
OPTION 1 settings....................................................33
COLOR CORRECTION ..................................................33
CONTRAST MODE .........................................................33
AUTO SIGNAL ................................................................33
MEMORY LOAD .............................................................33
MEMORY SAVE..............................................................33
OPTION 2 settings....................................................34ID .....................................................................................34
FRONT/REAR .................................................................34
DESK/CEILING ...............................................................34
LAMP SELECT................................................................34
LAMP POWER ................................................................34
RS232C ...........................................................................35
SYSTEM INFORMATION ...............................................35
FAN CONTROL1.............................................................35
FAN CONTROL2.............................................................35
FUNC 1 ...........................................................................35
AUTO POW.OFF.............................................................35
PASSWORD ...................................................................35
Displaying the internal test pattern ........................36Cycle of displayed internal test patterns..........................36
Setting the security ..................................................36Setting the password .......................................................36
Changing the password...................................................36
Setting the text ................................................................36
Changing the text ............................................................36
Setting the network ..................................................37
Connecting the PC ...................................................37
System requirements ......................................................37
Connection example........................................................37
Using the serial terminals .......................................38Examples of connection  .................................................38
Pin assignments and signal names .................................38
Communication conditions (Factory setting) ...................38
Basic format ....................................................................38
Control commands ..........................................................39
Cable specifications ........................................................39
Using the Remote 2 terminal...................................40
Indication of lamp monitor ......................................41
Cleaning and replacement of air filter ....................42
Procedure of cleaning .....................................................42
Replacing of lamp unit.............................................43Timing of lamp unit replacement .....................................43
Lamp unit replacement steps ..........................................44
Using Web Browser Control ...................................46Access procedure............................................................46 
Basic control page ...........................................................46
Detail control page ..........................................................47
Status information page ..................................................47
Error information page.....................................................48
E-mail setup page ...........................................................49
Network config page........................................................50
DNS server setup page ...................................................50
POP server setup page ...................................................51
Adjust clock page ............................................................51
Network status page........................................................52
Password change page ...................................................52
Before asking for service ........................................53
Specifications ...........................................................54
Compatible Signal List ............................................56
Projection distances by projection lens ................57
Dimensions ...............................................................58
Trademark acknowledgments.................................59
Français Information................................................59 
						

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Precautions with regard to safety
WARNING
If a problem occurs (such as no image) or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming
from the projector, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result.
• Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
• Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to take the full weight
of the projector.
• If the installation location is not strong enough, it may fall down or tip over, and severe injury or damage could
result.
• Installation work (such as ceiling suspension) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
• If installation is not carried out correctly, there is the danger that injury or electric shocks may occur.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or if the projector is dropped or the
cabinet is broken, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks.
• Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
Do not cover the air filter, the air inlet and exhaust vents.
• Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
• If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire
may result.
Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way.
• High voltages which can cause fire or electric shocks are present inside the projector.
• For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an Authorized Service Center.
Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in dust.
• If dust builds up on the power cord plug, the resulting humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in
fire. Pull the power cord out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth.
• If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug.
• Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively,
twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
• If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire may result.
• Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
• Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.
Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet.
• If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating could result.
• Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall.
Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable.
• If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or
damage could result.
Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet.
• Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric shocks.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
• If the lamp section breaks, it may cause injury. 
						

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Precautions with regard to safety
Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.
• If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks could result.
• If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
• Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector, as doing
so can result in fire or electric shocks.
After removing the battery from remote control unit, keep it away from the reach of
children.
• The battery can cause death by suffocation if swallowed.
• If the battery is swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery to come into contact with metallic
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Failure to observe this may cause the battery to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
• Store the battery in a plastic bag and keep it away from metallic objects.
Insulate the battery using tape or similar before disposal.
• If the battery comes into contact with metallic objects or other batteries, it may catch fire or explode.
Replacement of the lamp unit should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
• The lamp unit has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, explosion might result.
• The lamp unit can easily become damaged if struck against hard objects or dropped, and injury or malfunctions
may result.
When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it.
Do not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.
• Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand
heat.
Do not suspend the projector using only the hole used for the anti-theft clasp.
• The projector may fall or sustain damage, and possibly result in injury.
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may
come into contact with smoke or steam.
• Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or electric shocks.
When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.
• If the power cord itself is pulled, the cord will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks
may result.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
• Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which could cause fire or electric shocks
to occur.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector.
• Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or
injury.
Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the battery or place it into water or fire.
• Failure to observe this may cause the battery to overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or other injury
may result.
Caution 
						

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Accessories
Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector.
When inserting the battery, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct.
• If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery
compartment and surrounding area may result.
Use only the Specified battery.
• If an incorrect battery is used, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery
compartment and surrounding area may result close to this port, otherwise burns or damage could result.
Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used.
• Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your
eyes.
Do not use the old lamp unit.
• The lamp section may break.
Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before
carrying out any cleaning.
• Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year.
• If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with
operation.
• It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your
nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required. Please discuss with the Authorized
Service Center regarding cleaning costs.
Do not reach for the openings beside the optical lens, during horizontal or vertical
movements of the lens there is a injury hazard.
An effort to keep our environment clean, Please bring the non repairable unit your Dealer
or a Recycling Company.
Remote control unit
[N2QAEA000023 x 1]Power cord
[K2CF3EH00001 x 1]Wired cable for remote control
[15m (493),
K1EA03NA0001 x 1]
Battery for remote control unit 
[R03NW/2ST x 1]
Lens cover 
[TKKL5244-1 x 1] 
						

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Precautions on handling
Precautions on transport
Make absolutely sure that the lens cap is in place
when transporting the projector or carrying it
around. Both the projector and the projection lens
are precision-made and, as such, are susceptible to
vibration and impacts. When transporting the
projector and lens or carrying them around, place
them in the boxes in which they were housed at the
time of purchase, and take care to keep them away
from vibration and impacts.
Precautions on installation
Be sure to observe the following precautions when
installing the product.
Avoid installing the product in a place
exposed to vibrations or impacts.
If the projector is installed in a place where
vibrations are transmitted from a source of
driving power and others or mounted in a car or
a vessel, vibrations or impacts may be
transmitted to the product to damage the internal
parts, causing failure. Install the product in a
place free from vibrations and impacts.
Do not move the projector while it is
operating or subject it to vibration or
impact.
The service life of its internal motors may be
shortened.
Do not install the projector near high-
voltage power lines or power sources.
The product may be exposed to interference if it
is installed in the vicinity of high-voltage electrical
power lines or power sources.
Do not place the projector on a vinyl
sheet or carpet.
If a vinyl sheet sucked up and blocks the air filter
intake port, the internal temperature of the
projector may increase, which triggers the
protection circuit, turning off the power.
Be sure to ask a specialized technician
when to install the product to a ceiling.
If the product is to be installed hanging from the
ceiling, purchase an optional hanging attachment
(for high ceiling: Model No. ET-PKD55) (for low
ceiling: Model No. ET-PKD55S) and call a
specialized technician for installation.
Do not place the projector over 2 700 m
(8 881.5) above sea level. When using it
over 1 400 m (4 605.3) above sea level,
set the “Fan Control1”, described on
page 35, to “HIGHLAND”.
Otherwise the life of the product may be
shortened.
Disposal
To discard the product, call the dealer or a
specialized dealer.
Precautions on use
To view clear images:
• The audience cannot enjoy high-contrast and
clear images if outside light or the illumination
interferes the screen surface.Draw window
curtains or blinds, turn off the lightings near the
screen or take other proper measures.
• In rare cases, wafture can occur on the screen
affected by the warm air from the exhaust port
depending on the environment.
Do not touch the surface of the
projection lens with bare hand.
If fingerprints or stains are left on the projection
lens surface, they are magnified and projected
on the screen. Keep your hands away from the
lens. Cover the lens with the supplied lens cap
when the projector is not used.
Lamp
A mercury lamp with high internal pressure is used
for the light source of this product. A high-pressure
mercury lamp has the following characteristics:
• It may burst with a loud sound or end its life cycle
by not illuminating because of given impacts,
flaws, or deterioration due to used hours.
• The life cycle of a mercury lamp varies according
to the individual difference or conditions of use.
In particular, turning the power on and off
frequently and/or repeatedly will greatly affect the
life cycle.
• In rare cases, it may burst shortly after the first
lighting.
• The possibility of burst increases when the
lamp is used beyond the replacement time.
Cleaning and maintenance
Be sure to remove the power cord plug from the
receptacle before cleaning.
Use soft and dry cloth to clean the cabinet
If stains are hard to remove, use a cloth
dampened with a kitchen detergent solution
(neutral) and squeezed to wipe the cabinet and
finish with a dry cloth. If a chemical wipe is used,
follow its instructions.
Do not clean the lens surface with fuzzy
or dusty cloth.
If dust adheres to the lens, it will be magnified
and projected on the screen.
Use a soft and clean cloth to wipe off dust. 
						

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Name and function of parts 
< When the operation mode selector  is
set to Projector >
Remote control operation indicator lamp
The lamp flashes when any remote control button
is pressed.
POWER ON button (page 22)
Turns on the power if the MAIN POWER has been
put to the “l” position.
POWER OFF button (page 23)
Turns off the power if the MAIN POWER has been
put to the “l” position.
Input selector (RGB1, RGB2, DVI, VIDEO, 
S-VIDEO) button
Use to toggle through the RGB1, RGB2, DVI-D,
VIDEO and S-VIDEO input ports.
MENU button (page 28)
Displays and clears the Main Menu. It can also
return to the previous screen when the menu is
displayed.
Arrow buttons (page 28)
Use these buttons to select an item on the menu
screen, change setting and adjust the level.
Also use them to enter the “SECURITY” password.
ENTER button (page 28)
Press this button to enter your menu selection or to
run function.
FREEZE button (page 25)
Press this button to freeze the image temporarily.
Standard (STD) button (page 28)
Press this button to restore the default factory
setting.
SHUTTER button (page 25)
Press this button to black out the image
temporarily.
Remote control
Function 1 (FUNC1) button (page 35)
This button can control the functions set in
“FUNC1” of the “OPTION2” screen from Main
Menu.
Digital Zoom (- D.ZOOM +) buttons (page 26)
Any portion of the picture can be zoomed in.
LENS button (page 24)
Switches to the mode of projection lens
adjustment.
ON SCREEN button
This button turns on and off the on-screen
indication function.
SYSTEM SELECTOR button
System switching can be done.
AUTO SET UP button (page 25)
Pressing this button while projecting an image
automatically corrects the picture positioning on
the screen. While the auto setup feature is active,
a message “PROGRESS...” appears on the
screen.
ID ALL button (page 15)
When two or more main units are used in the
system, this button switches to the mode to control
them simultaneously with a single remote control.
ID SET button (page 15)
When two or more main units are used in the
system, this button specifies the ID of the remote
control.
Operation mode selector (Computer/Numeric,
Projector) switch (page 15)
Put this selector to the right position to control the
projector and to the left position to control the PC
or use numeric buttons.  
						

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Name and function of parts 

PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons
These buttons correspond to the PAGE UP/PAGE
DOWN buttons on PC’s keyboard.
( ) buttons
These buttons correspond to the left and right
mouse buttons.
ENTER button
Moves the mouse cursor.
Numeric (0-9) buttons
In a system that uses a multiple number of
projectors, these buttons serve to specify a
particular projector.
They are also used to enter the password when
the password for service personnel needs to be
entered.
Click button (page 15)
This button corresponds to the left mouse button
when the operation mode is switched to the
Computer position.
Remote control wired terminal (page 16)
To use the wired output terminal, connect the
remote control and the main unit with the supplied
cable.
Remote control transmitter window
Operate the remote control aiming at the remote
control receiver window on the main unit.
Note• To use the remote control as a mouse,
please purchase an optional wireless
mouse receiver (model No.: ET-RMRC2).