Panasonic DLP Projector PT-DZ21K2 PT-DS20K2 PT-DW17K2 PT-DZ16K2 Operating Instructions

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/ terminal
The / terminal of the projector conforms with RS-232C so that the projector can be 
connected to and controlled from a computer .
Connection
Single projector
Projector connecting terminals
Computer
D-Sub 9p (male) Communication cable (straight)
D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male)
Multiple projectors
D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male)
Connecting terminals on projector 2
D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male) Connecting terminals on projector 1...

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D-Sub 9-pin (male)Outside view Pin No.
Signal name Details
(5) (1)(9) (6)
(1)
―NC
(2) RXDReceived data
(3) TXDTransmitted data
(4) ―NC
(5) GNDEarth
(6) ―NC
(7) RTS
Connected internally
(8) CTS
(9) ―NC
Communication conditions (Factory default)
Signal level RS - 232C-compliant
Sync. method Asynchronous
Baud rate 9
  600   bps
Parity None
Character length 8 bits
Stop bit 1 bit
X parameter None
S parameter None
Basic format
Transmission from the...

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Attention
 fIf a command is transmitted after the lamp starts illuminating, there may be a delay in response or the command may not be executed.  T ry 
sending or receiving any command after 60 seconds.
 f When transmitting multiple commands, be sure to wait until 0.5 seconds h\
as elapsed after receiving the response from the projector before 
sending the next command. When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter , a colon (:) is...

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Control command
The following table lists the commands that can be used to control the p\
rojector using a computer.
 rProjector control command
Command Details Parameter/response 
string Remark (parameter)
PON Power on
―To check if the power is on, use the “Power query” command.
POF Power standby
QPW Power query 000
001 STANDBY
Power on
IIS Switching the input 
signal RG1
RGB1
RG2 RGB2
DVI DVI
- D
HD1 HDMI
DL1 DIGITAL LINK
SD1 SDI1 (Only for PT
-...

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Command DetailsParameter/response 
string Remark (parameter)
Q$L Lamp cumulative 
runtime query 1
LAMP1
2 LAMP2
3 LAMP3
4 LAMP4
Response is 0000 to 3000
OSH Shutter control 0 OPEN
QSH Shutter status query 1CLOSE
VSE Aspect ratio switch 0
DEFAULT/VID AUTO
1 4:3
2 16:9
5 THROUGH
QSE Aspect ratio settings 
query 6
HV FIT
9 H FIT
10 V FIT
OPP P IN P execution 0
OFF
1 USER1
QPP P IN P setting query 2
USER2
3 USER3
OCS Sub memory switch 01 - 96Sub memory...

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 terminal
It is possible to control the projector remotely (by external contact) from a control panel located away from the 
projector where remote control signals cannot reach.
Use the  terminal on the connecting terminals of the projector to connect to the control panel.
Remote control Contact controlRemote control/contact control Standby Lit
Lamp
RGB1 DIGITAL LINK
RGB2 HDMI
DVI-D
Installation locations in meeting rooms, etc. Remote control board...

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Two-window display combination list
l: P IN P (picture in picture) combination is possible
a: P IN P (picture in picture) combination is possible through the same frequency
―: P IN P (picture in picture) combination is not possible
Sub window
RGB1 RGB2
Main window Still image Movie
*1Y/C Video Still image Movie*1
RGB1 inputStill image signal
――――
ll
Movie signal*1― ―――
la
Y/C signal ――――
la
Video signal ――――
la
RGB2 input Still image signal
llll―...

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Control device password
To initialize your password, consult your distributor.
Upgrade Kit
(Only for PT-DZ21K2, PT- DS20K2)
If the optional Upgrade Kit (Model No.: ET
-
 UK20) is applied, the following functions are extended.
FunctionStandard status When the Upgrade Kit is applied
Adjustment range of 
[VERTICAL KEYSTONE] Maximum of ±40°
*1Maximum of ±45°*1
Adjustment range of 
[HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE] Maximum of ±15°*1Maximum of ±40°*1
Adjustment...

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List of compatible signals
The following table specifies the video signals compatible with the projector.
 fSymbols that indicate formats are as follows.
 gV

: VIDEO, Y/C
 gR: RGB
 gY

: YC
BCR/YPBPR
 gD: DVI - D
 gH: HDMI
 gS: SDI (Only for PT-

DZ21K2, PT
-
 DS20K2, PT
-
 DZ16K2)
Compatible signalResolution
(Dots) Scanning freq.Dot clock 
freq.
(MHz)Format Plug and play
*1
Horizontal
(kHz)Vertical(Hz)RGB2 DVI - D
HDMIEDID1 EDID2 EDID3...

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Compatible signalResolution
(Dots) Scanning freq.Dot clock 
freq.
(MHz)Format Plug and play
*1
Horizontal
(kHz)Vertical(Hz)RGB2 DVI - D
HDMIEDID1 EDID2 EDID3
1024 x 768 1   024   x   768
39.6 50.0 51.9 R/D/H ― ― ― ― ―
1   024   x   768
48.4 60.0 65.0 R/D/H
l―
l l l
1   024   x   768
56.5 70.1 75.0 R/D/H
l―
l l l
1   024   x   768
60.0 75.0 78.8 R/D/H
l―
l l l
1   024   x   76865.5 81.6 86.0 R/D/H ― ― ― ― ―
1
  024   x   76868.7 85.0 94.5 R/D/H ― ―...