Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FZ570 PT-FW530 PT-FX500 Operating Instructions

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Technical information
PJLink protocol
The network function of this projector supports the PJLink class 1, and the PJLink protocol can be used to perform 
projector setting and projector status query operations from a computer
.
Control commands
The following table lists the PJLink protocol commands that can be used to control the projector .
 
f x characters in tables are non-specific characters.
Command
Control details Parameter/return string...

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When using the projector without security authentication, do not set a p\
assword for web control.
 
f For specifications related to PJLink, refer to the website of Japan Business Machine and Information System 
Industries Association.
URL http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english/
Control commands via LAN
When web control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode)
Connecting
1)  Obtain the IP address and the port number (Initial set value = 1024)...

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r Error response
String DetailsTermination 
symbol
Message “ERR1”
Undefined control command
(CR)
0x0d
“ERR2”
Out of parameter range
“ERR3” Busy state or no-acceptable period
“ERR4” Timeout or no-acceptable period
“ERR5” Wrong data length
“ERRA” Password mismatch
Data length 4 bytes ―1 byte
When web control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect \
mode)
Connecting
1)  Obtain the IP address and the port number (Initial set value =...

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r Error response
String DetailsTermination 
symbol
Message “ERR1”
Undefined control command
(CR)
0x0d
“ERR2”
Out of parameter range
“ERR3” Busy state or no-acceptable period
“ERR4” Timeout or no-acceptable period
“ERR5” Wrong data length
“ERRA” Password mismatch
Data length 4 bytes ―1 byte   

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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
LAN cable (straight)
Communication cable (straight)
D-Sub 9p (male)
D-Sub 9p (female)
DIGITAL LINK
DIGITAL LINK Computer
DIGITAL LINK compatible device
Projector connecting terminals
When connecting with DIGITAL LINK compatible devices
Communication cable (straight)
D-Sub 9p (male) D-Sub 9p (female)...

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Basic format
Transmission from the computer starts with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this 
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
(2 bytes)
2 ID characters (2 bytes)Semi-colon (1 byte) Colon (1 byte)
3 command characters (3 bytes) Parameter (undefined length)
Start (1 byte) ZZ, 01 to 64
ID designate
End (1 byte)
Basic format (has subcommands)
Parameter (6 bytes)*1
Symbol “+” or “-” (1 byte) and...

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Cable specification
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When connected to a computer
Projector
( terminal) Computer
(DTE specifications)
Control command
The following table lists the commands that can be used to control the p\
rojector using a computer.
 
r Projector control command
Command DetailsParameter/response 
string Remark (parameter)
PON Power on
―To check if the power is on, use the “Power query”...

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[MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations
To initialize your password, consult your distributor.   

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List of compatible signals
The following table specifies the video signals compatible with the projector
.
 
f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows.
 
g V: VIDEO, Y/C
 
g R: RGB
 
g Y: YC
BCR/YPBPR
 
g H: HDMI/DIGITAL LINK
Mode Display resolution
(dots) Scanning frequency
Dot clock 
frequency 
(MHz) Format Plug and play*
1
Horizontal 
(kHz) Vertical 
(Hz)COMPUTER1/COMPUTER2HDMI/ 
DIGITAL  LINK
NTSC/NTSC4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 720 x 480i
15.759.9...

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Mode Display resolution
(dots) Scanning frequency
Dot clock 
frequency 
(MHz) Format Plug and play*
1
Horizontal 
(kHz) Vertical 
(Hz)COMPUTER1/COMPUTER2HDMI/ 
DIGITAL  LINK
1152 x 864 1 152 x 864
53.7 60.0  81.6 R/H
― ―
1 152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0  R/H― ―
1 152 x 864 77.1 85.0 119.7  R/H― ―
1152 x 870 1 152 x 87068.775.1100.0 R/Hl l
1280 x 720 1 280 x 720
37.1 49.8  60.5 R/H― ―
1 280 x 720 44.8 59.9  74.5 R/H― ―
1280 x 768 1 280 x 768
60.3 74.9...