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

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KEYSTONE
KEYSTONE : Keystone distortion can be
corrected only along either
horizontal bound of the picture.
Adjusting the position
POSITION
SELECT RETRN POSITION
ASPECT 4 : 3
ZOOM
CLOCK PHASE
KEYSTONE
FRAME LOCK OFF16ENTER
POSITION
The position where the images are displayed can
be moved here.
: The position is moved horizontally.
: The position is moved vertically.
ASPECT
AUTO : (For S-Video/Video signals only)
If an S1 video signal is applied to the S-
VIDEO port, the picture is automatically
switched to the 16:9 aspect ratio.
When video signals with a video ID (VID)
are applied to the video port, the picture
is automatically switched to the 16:9
aspect ratio.
16:9 : The image is vertically compressed into
a 16:9 ratio.
4:3 : The aspect ratio inherent to the input
video signal is left intact when projected
onto the screen.
S4:3 : Picture size is compressed to 75% of the
original picture size when projected.
(This mode is useful when viewing pictures
with the standard 4:3 aspect ratio on a
wide screen with the 16:9 aspect ratio.)
What Is S1 Video?
• The S1 video is the wide-aspect-ready S-video
format containing an aspect sense signal for
squeezed videos fed from video equipment.
• 
If “AUTO” is chosen, the projector automatically
compresses the squeezed input video into the 16:9
aspect ratio if it detects the aspect sense signal.
ZOOM
This enables the enlargement ratio to be changed
and the resulting enlarged image displayed.
: The enlargement ratio in the horizontal
direction is changed.
: The enlargement ratio in the vertical
direction is changed.
CLOCK PHASE 
(For RGB/YPBPRsignals only)
Clock phase adjustment allows the user to minimize
visible noise with the or  button.
• If the picture size is compressed or
enlarged by using the 16:9 aspect ratio
when the projector is used for profitable
purpose or in the presence of an audience
(for example, in a coffee shop or at a hotel
etc.), it may infringe the rights of the
copyright owner of the original picture.
• If a picture with the standard (4:3) aspect
ratio is projected at a wide aspect ratio,
parts of the picture may run over the
screen bounds or the overall picture may
be distorted. To view the picture at its
original aspect ratio, choose the
standard 4:3 aspect ratio.
Note• 
Keystone distortion can be corrected to
±30°of the angle of tilt for the projector.
However,the greater the correction
amount,the more the picture quality will
deteriorate, and the harder it will become
to achieve a good level of focus. To
obtain the best picture quality, set up the
projector and screen in such a way that
the amount of keystone correction
required is as minimal as possible.
• The picture size will also change when
correction of keystone distortion is
carried out.
Note• When projecting signals whose dot
clock frequency is 100 MHz or higher,
the noise may not be disappear even
when the clock phase is adjusted.
• Clock phase adjustment is not
available for digital RGB signals.
Note
• 
If you choose an aspect ratio that does not
match the source video’s aspect ratio, you
will see a picture with an aspect ratio not the
same as that of the original picture. Choose
the appropriate aspect ratio carefully to
match that of the original picture.Attention
button:button:
LINEARITY : After you are finished with keystone
adjustment, adjust vertical linearity
with the or button.
Vertical linearity is not adjustable if no
correction was made to keystone
distortion.
FRAME LOCK
This mode is used when the images are disrupted
while playing some moving images with RGB
signals. For the signals which are supported, refer
to page 56.
ON : Standard setting
OFF : Frame lock is set to OFF. 
						

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How to use ADVANCED MENU
ADVANCED MENU
SELSCT RETRN INPUT RESOLUTION
1 CLAMP POS.
SXGA SXGA MODE RASTER POSITION
ENTER
LANGUAGEENGLISH









 



SELECT ENTER RETRN
INPUT RESOLUTION
Input resolution adjustment achieves the best
image when the screen flickers or halo is observed
around the contour.
: These select the items listed below.
: These select the value.
“TOTAL DOTS”, “DISPLAY DOTS”, “TOTAL
LINES” and “DISPLAY LINES”
Each item automatically displays a value in
response to the type of the input signal. If vertical
stripes appear on the screen or the image is partly
missing, increase or decrease the displayed value
while observing the screen to achieve the optimal
value.
• The abovementioned vertical stripes
will not appear on the screen when all
signals are input.
• The picture may be distorted during
the adjusting operation, but this is not
a fault.
• The input resolution can be adjusted
only when RGB signal input is applied
with RGB1 and RGB2 IN.Note
CLAMP POS. (For RGB signals only)
Use the clamp position adjustment to achieve the
optimal value when dark areas of the image are
crushed or displayed in green.
Adjust with the  buttons.
The value changes from 1 to 255.
The optimal value for the clamp position adjustment
• If dark areas are crushed:
The optimal value is the point where the dark
area is best improved.
• If the dark areas are displayed in green:
The optimal value is the point where the
green area becomes dark and clear.
RASTER POSITION
When the whole area where the input picture can
be displayed is not used, the picture can be moved
to any position inside the display area.
: These adjust the value in the horizontal
direction.
: These adjust the value in the vertical
direction.
SXGA MODE
This mode takes effect only when SXGA (RGB)
signals are input.
SXGA : Standard setting
SXGA+: Select this when the screen is cut off.
Changing the display language
Menus, setting items, adjustment screens, and
control button names will be displayed in the
language the user chooses.
The available languages are:
ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL,
ITALIANO, , ,  , .
• The clamp position can be adjusted
only when the RGB signal input is
applied with RGB1 and RGB2 IN.Note
Currently chosen
language is displayed
here.
• The projector’s on-screen display is
set to the English language by default.Note 
						

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OPTION 1 settings
OPTION1
COLOR CORRECTION
MEMORY LOAD
DEFAULT
MEMORY SAVE
MEMORY1OFF CONTRAST MODE
AUTO SIGNAL
SELECT RETRNENTER
COLOR CORRECTION
OFF : Standard setting
USER : The six colors of red, green, blue, cyan,
magenta and yellow can be adjusted
and registered for each of four signal
systems: Video, S-Video, RGB and
YP
BPR.
Press the “ENTER” button to make the
detailed settings.
CONTRAST MODE
There are two modes for adjusting to the operating
environment.
NORMAL : The contrast is set to normal and the
brightness to maximum.
HIGH : The contrast is set to maximum and
the brightness to normal.
AUTO SIGNAL
The position where the screen is displayed can be
adjusted automatically without pressing the AUTO
SETUP button on the remote control each time
signals are input when signals are input frequently
such as when the projector is used at a conference.
ON : Auto setup is performed automatically
when the video signals of the images
being projected have changed.
OFF : The input auto setup function is set to
OFF.
MEMORY LOAD
The adjustment data stored in the memory can be
loaded.
DEFAULT : The standard settings are
loaded.
MEMORY1, 2, 3 : The pre-registered adjustment
data (MEMORY1, 2, 3) is
loaded.
MEMORY SAVE
Once adjustment settings are registered with
MEMORY, they are automatically loaded each time
the projector is powered up. It is not necessary to
readjust settings at every power on.
(e.g. Registering positioning data with “MEMORY1”)
Apply an input signal you want to register, and
then adjust the picture position, size, and
others.
Choose “MEMORY SAVE” on “OPTION1”.
Choose “MEMORY1” using the  or 
buttons and press the “ENTER” button.
• The memory has “MEMORY1” to
“MEMORY3”.Note
After recognizing the flashing of the
“MEMORY1” display, press the “ENTER” button
again.
The above adjusted settings has been
registered with “MEMORY1”. Similarly you can
also register settings with “MEMORY2” or
“MEMORY3”.
COLOR CORRECTION
RGB
R
0
0
0
0
0
G
0
Cy
B
Mg
Ye
SELECT ADJ RETRN
The current signal
system is displayed. 
						

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OPTION 2 settings
OPTION2
ID
LAMP SELECT
AUTO POW. OFF
PASSWORD FUNC1DUAL
LAMP POWER
HIGH
RS232C FRONT/REAR
FRONT
DESK/CEILING
DESK
SYSTEM INFORMATION
FAN CONTROL1
NORMAL
FAN CONTROL2
HORIZ.
LAMP POW
DISABLE
 
ALL
SELECT ADJ RETRN
ID
The projector has an ID number setting function
that helps the user to control two or more projectors
either simultaneously or separately with a single
remote control. The ID number is set to “ALL” by
default. Hence the ID number need not be set
when only one projector is used.
1–64 : The ID number is set in this range.
• The ID number can be set to “ALL”, or
selected from “1” to “64”.
• If the projectors are given ID numbers,
their remote controls must be assigned
the same ID numbers, respectively.
• If the ID number of a projector is set to
“ALL”, it can be controlled by the
remote control or the PC with any ID
number. 
If multiple projectors are used and
some of them have their IDs set to
“ALL”, they cannot be controlled
separately from the projectors with
other ID numbers.
For details on remote control ID
setting, see page 15.Note
FRONT/REAR
“FRONT/REAR” is used to choose the appropriate
projection scheme from Front and Rear:
FRONT : Choose this option if pictures are
projected from the front of a reflective
screen.
REAR : Choose this if pictures are projected
from the back of a translucent screen.
DESK/CEILING
DESK/CEILING is used to choose the appropriate
projection scheme from Desk and Ceiling:
DESK : Choose this option if the projector is
installed on a floor-standing base.
CEILING : Choose if the projector is installed on
the ceiling using the optional ceiling
mount bracket.
LAMP SELECT
“LAMP SELECT” is used to choose from Single Lamp
and Dual Lamp modes depending on user’s needs or
viewing conditions. In Single Lamp mode, the
projector may automatically select either lamp from
the 2 lamps, or the particular lamp can be specified.
DUAL : Two lamps are used simultaneously.
SINGLE : One of either lamps is used (lamp with
shorter operating hours is
automatically selected).
LAMP1 : Lamp Unit 1 is always used.
LAMP2 : Lamp Unit 2 is always used.
When one of the above settings is selected, it will
take effect after ENTER is pressed.
LAMP POWER
The luminance of the projection lamp can be
changed depending on user’s needs or the viewing
conditions.
HIGH : Set when high brightness is necessary.
LOW : Set when high brightness is not
necessary.
• When set to “LOW”, it is possible to
reduce power consumption, reduce
operating noise and extend lamp
service life.
• “LOW” is set automatically when long
life lamp units are used.Note
• If, in the “SINGLE”, “LAMP1” or
“LAMP2” mode, one lamp remains off
or the currently active lamp exceeds 
1 500 hours of cumulative operating
time (when “HIGH” is selected as the
lamp power setting), the other lamp
will light. If, in the “DUAL” mode, one
lamp remains off or the currently active
lamp exceeds 1 500 hours of
cumulative operating time (when
“HIGH” is selected as the lamp power
setting), the other lamp alone will light.
However, if both lamps remain off or
the 1 500 hours of cumulative
operating time are exceeded, the
projector will enter the standby mode.
• If only one lamp is installed in the
projector, set lamp mode to either
“LAMP1” or  “LAMP2”.  “LAMP1” or
“LAMP2” is selected. If the
corresponding lamp is not installed,
the other lamp will turn on. The same
holds for  “LAMP2” mode.
• The colors of the items indicate the
status.
Green Current setting
Cyan Now changing from one
status to another
Red Lamp that has failed to light
White Any other status
This time period is 4 000 hours when
long life lamp units (page 43) are used.
Note 
						

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RS232C
This sets the communication parameters at the
serial terminals.
For details on the serial terminals, refer to “Using
the serial terminals” (page 38).
IN BAUDRATE : 9 600, 19 200 or 38 400 is
selected.
IN PARITY : NONE, EVEN or ODD is
selected.
OUT BAUDRATE : 9 600, 19 200 or 38 400 is
selected.
OUT PARITY : NONE, EVEN or ODD is
selected.
VPS SYSTEM : MASTER or SLAVE is
selected.
GROUP : A to Z is selected. MASTER
or SLAVE is also selected.
SYSTEM INFORMATION
The projector’s system information can be viewed.
SYSTEM INFORMATION
ROM VERSION
     HIGH
LAMP1 TYPE
LAMP1 TYPE LAMP2 ON200h
     TOTAL
300h
LAMP2 LOW SET RUNTIME
300h
LAMP1 LOW
100h
200h
300h 100h
     HIGH
     TOTAL
LAMP1 ON
20
20
LAD55
LAD55
 
1. 00. 00
RETRN
FAN CONTROL1
The fan can be controlled in accordance with the
operating conditions.
NORMAL : Standard setting
HIGHLAND : This is selected when using the
projector at an altitude of over 
1 400 meters.
FAN CONTROL2
The fan can be controlled in accordance with the
direction in which the images are to be projected.
HORIZ. : Standard setting
VERTICAL : This is selected when projecting
images at a significant angle toward
the vertical (more than 30 degrees
from the horizontal).
FUNC 1
The user can set the function for the remote
control’s FUNC1 button.
LAMP POW : The button functions in the same
way as “LAMP POWER” of
“OPTION2”.
ASPECT : The button functions in the same
way as “ASPECT” of “POSITION”.
AUTO POW.OFF
The projector can be automatically set to the
standby mode if no signals are input for the set
duration.
DISABLE : Standard setting. This function
is set to OFF.
15MIN.–60MIN. : The duration can be set in 5-
minute increments from 15 to
60 minutes.
PASSWORD
This function is used when a service person.
Input the password with the numeric buttons (0 to
9) of the remote control and press ENTER button to
confirm the entry.
• The auto power OFF function does not
work while the freeze function is used.Note H: HORIZ.
V: VERTICAL
30° 30°
30° 30°
V
V HH
• Select the correct FAN CONTROL2
setting in accordance with the direction
in which the images are to be projected.
Using the projector at the wrong FAN
CONTROL2 setting will shorten the
service life of the lamps.Attention 
						

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Displaying the internal test pattern
The projector has eight types of internal test patterns
to check the condition of the set.
To display test patterns, follow the steps below.The projector’s security function enables the password
input screen to be displayed or a company’s URL
address to be set and displayed underneath the
projected images.
: Search through the various types of test
patterns
Cycle of displayed internal
test patterns
• Results of adjustment on the image,
picture quality, position, size and other
factors will not be reflected in test
patterns. Be sure to display the input
signal before performing various kinds
of setting.Note
MENU screen
 + 
Entry screen
All white
All black
Flag
16:9 frame
Focus
Color bars
Wind (inversion)
Wind
Black on 
white ground
White on 
black ground
Setting the security
144803%
3&563/0,
(When using the projector for the first time)
Press the , , ,  , ,  and 
buttons in this order, and press the ENTER button.
(When the password has been changed)
Input the new password, and press the ENTER button.
Setting the password 
It is possible to display the password input screen
each time the power is turned on. If this option is
used, no operations except for the POWER button
can be performed without inputting the correct
password.
ON : Password input is enabled.
OFF : Password input is disabled.
Changing the password
The password can be changed. Press the ENTER
button.
Set the password using the ,  ,  , 
buttons (up to 8 buttons can be set).
Press the ENTER button.
Confirm the password by inputting it again. 
Press the ENTER button.
(This completes the settings.) 
• Asterisks ( ) will appear on the
screen in the place of the actual
password when the password is input.
• 
If the wrong password is input, the letters
for “Password”, “New”, etc. appear in red.
Input the correct password.
Note
Setting the text
The text which has been set can be displayed
underneath the projected images all the time.
ON : The text display is enabled.
OFF : The text display is disabled.
Changing the text
The text which is to be displayed when ON has
been selected for the text setting can be
changed.Press the ENTER button.
Select the text using the ,  ,  , 
buttons, and press the ENTER button. (Up to
22 alphanumerics can be input in succession.)
Select “OK” using the , , , 
buttons, and press the ENTER button.
• 
To cancel the change at any time, select CANCEL. 
						

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Setting the network
The settings required for the network must be
established in order to use the web browser (page 46)
functions that the PC uses to control the projector.
HOST NAME : Make alteration if necessary
when to use the DHCP server.
DHCP : Set the DHCP item to ON when
to acquire an IP address
automatically using the DHCP
server. 
Set to OFF if DHCP server is not
used.
IP ADDRESS : Enter the IP address if DHCP
server is not used.
NET MASK : Enter the net mask if DHCP
server is not used.
GATEWAY : Enter the gateway address if
DHCP server is not used.
MAC ADDRESS : Displays the MAC address
(Media Access Control Address),
which is proper to the network
device. 
This function may be needed
when to use the DHCP server.
STORE : The settings are stored in the
memory.


NETWORK
HOST NAME
DHCP
OFF
IP ADDRESS
NET MASK
GATEWAY
MAC ADDRESS
STORE
SELECT RETRNENTER
• Before using the DHCP server, make
sure the DHCP server is already
functioning.
• For details of IP address, net mask,
and gateway, ask the network
administrator.Attention
Connecting a PC
System requirements
The following system specifications are required in
order to use the networking functions.
• PC
OS : Windows XP/2000/Me (Millennium
Edition)/98SE (Second Edition)
CPU : Pentium  processor or faster
RAM : 64 MB or more (128 MB or more for
Windows XP/2000)
Web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer,
Netscape Communicator 7.0 or
newer
• LAN cable
Type : Category 5 compatible straight cable
Length : 100 meters or less
• If you want to use the e-mail function,
make sure the system can handle e-
mail.
Operation is not guaranteed for all
computers that meet the above
conditions.
Connection example
• Touching the LAN port with your hand
(or body) when you are carrying a
static charge may damage the
equipment due to a discharge of static
electricity. Therefore, be careful not to
touch the LAN port or metal parts of
the LAN cable.Attention
RGB 2 IN
 VDSYNC/HDB/PBG/YRR/P
SERIALREMOTE 1REMOTE 2 IN INOUTLANDVI-D INRGB 1 INVIDEO INS-VIDEO  IN
IN OUT
Personal
computer
Hub LAN cable
(straight)LAN cable
(straight) Projector
10 BASE-T or 100 BASE-TX
Attention 
						

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Pin assignments and signal names
Communication conditions (Factory setting)
Basic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
The main unit is equipped with SERIAL terminals located in its terminal section on the side, and this terminal is
compliant with RS232C. Also a serial output terminal is provided to enable plural projector control.
Examples of connection
Single projector Plural projectors
PC
D-Sub 9-pin 
(male)
Communication cable
D-Sub 9-pin 
(male) D-Sub 9-pin 
(female)
Communication cable
 
D-Sub 9-pin
(female)D-Sub 9-pin
(female) D-Sub 9-pin
(male)D-Sub 9-pin
(male)
Using the serial terminals
Start
(1 byte)
 ID designate3 command 
characters (3 bytes)Parameter
 (undefined length)End
(1 byte)  Two ID  
characters 
(2 bytes)
Semicolon
(1 byte)Colon
(1 byte)
ZZ, 1 to 64 and 0A to 0Z
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2Pn ETXA D I 1 I 2 ;
(2 bytes)
• No command can be sent or received for 10 to 60 seconds after the lamp starts lighting. Try sending
any command after that period has elapsed.
• When sending several commands, be sure to wait for a response from the projector before sending the
next command. When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.Attention
• If a wrong command is received, the projector will send an “ER401” command to the computer.
• Projector ID supported on the RS232C interface is ZZ (ALL) and a group of 1 to 64 and 0A to 0Z.
• If a command is sent with a projector ID specified, the projector will return answer back only in the
following cases:
If it coincides with the projector ID,
ID specification is ALL and VPS-SYSTEM is the master, or
ID specification is group and Group is the master.Note
PCD-Sub 9-pin (female) 
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
Communication cable
D-Sub 9-pin (female), 
external appearance
Serial input terminal Pin No.Signal name
TXD
RXD
GND
CTS
RTSDescription
NC
Send data
Receive data
Connected internally
Ground
NC
Connected internally
NC
D-Sub 9-pin (male),
external appearance
Serial output terminal
Pin No.
Signal name
RXD
TXD
GND
RTS
CTSDescription
NC
Receive data
Send data
NC
Ground
NC
Connected internally
NC
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
S parameterRS232C compliant
Start-stop synchronization
9 600bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
None
None 
						

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Cable specifications
Control commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:
• To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that
fits to your personal computer.Attention
Power “ON”
Power “OFF”
Switch input modes
Query for active 
lamp mode 
Active lamp mode
Lamp power setting
In standby mode, commands other than “PON” are invalid.
 • While the lamp is ON and being controlled, a “PON” command will not be accepted.
Parameter
VID = 
VIDEO       SVD = 
S-VIDEO
RG1 = 
RGB1       RG2 = 
RGB2       DVI=DVI
Parameter
0 = DUAL
1 = SINGLE
2 = LAMP 1
3 = LAMP 2
Parameter
0 = DUAL
1 = SINGLE
2 = Only LAMP 1 is on
3 = Only LAMP 2 is on
Parameter
0 = HIGH, 1= LOW
 RemarksCommand   Function of command
PON
POF
I I S
QSL
LPM
OLP
“SINGLE” will use the 
lamp (LAMP 1 or LAMP 2) with
shorter operating hours.
Projector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9NC
NC
NC
NCComputer
(DTE specifications) 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 NC
NC
NC
NC
• If you need a detailed command list, please contact your dealer. Note 
						

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Using the REMOTE 2 terminal provided on the side of the main unit, it is possible to operate the projector from a
control panel etc. furnished in a distant location where infrared remote control signal cannot be received.
Pin assignments and control
Be sure to short-circuit Pins  and  when controlling.
Using the REMOTE 2 terminal
D-Sub 9-pin (female) 
external appearance
• The following buttons on the remote control and the operation area of the projector can no longer
be operated when pins  and  are shorted: POWER button, RGB1 button, RGB2 button,
VIDEO button, S-VIDEO button, DVI button and SHUTTER button.
Neither will it be possible to use the RS232C commands or Web browser controls corresponding to
these functions.Note

DVI
Example of a control panel layout
Projector set up in a meeting room
Control panel located in a different room
STANDBYON
LAMP Remote terminalExternal control
Remote terminal/External control
RGB1 VIDEO
RGB2 S-VIDEO
Names of terminals
GND
POWER
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
DVI
SHUTTER
RST / SET
Open (H)
Controlled by remote control
OFF
Other
OFF
Short (L)
Controlled by external contact
ON
DVI
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
RGB2
RGB1
ON
GND
9
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
3Other
Other
Other
Other