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 Remark
POWR Power supply control 0
Standby
1 Power on
POWR? Power supply status 
query 0
Standby
1 Power on
2 Preparing for switching off the projector
3 Warm-up
INPT Input selection 11
COMPUTER1
12 COMPUTER2
21 VIDEO
INPT? Input selection query 31
HDMI1
32 HDMI2
33 DIGITAL LINK
51 NETWORK
AVMT AV mute control 
*130 AV mute function off
AVMT? AV mute status query  31 AV mute function on
ERST? Error status query xxxxxx 1st byte
Indicates fan errors, and returns 
0 - 2.  
f 0 = No error is 
detected
 
f 1 = Warning
 
f 2 = Error
2nd byte
Indicates lamp errors, and 
returns 0 - 2.
3rd byte Indicates temperature errors, 
and returns 0 - 2.
4th byte Indicates cover open errors, 
and returns 0 or 2.
5th byte Indicates filter errors, and 
returns 0 - 2.
6th byte Indicates other errors, and 
returns 0 - 2.
LAMP? Lamp status query xxxxxx 1st digit (1 - 5 digits): Lamp runtime
2nd digit: 0 = Lamp off, 1 = Lamp on
INST? Input selection list query 11 12 21 31 32 33 51
NAME? Projector name query xxxxx Returns the name set in [PROJECTOR NAME] of [NETWORK].
INF1? Manufacturer name 
query Panasonic
Returns manufacturer name.
INF2? Model name query FZ570
FW530
FX500 Returns model name.
INF0? Other information 
queries xxxxx
Returns information such as version number.
CLSS? Class information query 1 Returns class for PJLink.
*1 When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT]  → [AV MUTE DETECTION] is set to [ON], do not switch on/off in a short time.
PJLink security authentication
The password used for PJLink is the same as that of the password set for web control.   
						

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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) of the project\
or and request for a 
connection to the projector.
 
f You can obtain both the IP address and the port number from the menu screen of the projector.
IP address
Obtain from the main menu → [NETWORK] menu  → [NETWORK STATUS]
Port number Obtain from the main menu → [NETWORK] menu  → [NETWORK CONTROL] → [COMMAND PORT]
2) Check the response from the projector.
Data section BlankModeBlankRandom number section Termination 
symbol
Command  example “NTCONTROL”
(ASCII string) ‘ ’
0x20 ‘1’
0x31 ‘ ’
0x20 “zzzzzzzz”
(ASCII code hex number) (CR)
0x0d
Data length 9 bytes1 byte1 byte1 byte 8 bytes 1 byte
 
f Mode: 1 = Protect mode
3)  Generate a 32-byte hash value from the following data using MD5 algorith\
m.
 
f “xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz”
xxxxxx
Administrator rights user name for the web control (default user name is “admin1”)
yyyyy Password of above administrator rights user (default password is “panasonic”)
zzzzzzzz 8-byte random number obtained in Step  2)
Command transmission method
Transmit using the following command formats.
 
r Transmitted data
Header Data sectionTermination 
symbol
Command  example Hash value
(Refer to “Connecting” above) ‘0’
0x30 ‘0’
0x30 Control command
(ASCII string) (CR)
0x0d
Data length 32 bytes1 byte1 byte Undefined length 1 byte
 
r Received data
Header Data sectionTermination 
symbol
Command  example ‘0’
0x30 ‘0’
0x30 Control command
(ASCII string) (CR)
0x0d
Data length 1 byte 1 byteUndefined length 1 byte   
						

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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 = 1024) of the project\
or and request for a 
connection to the projector.
 
f You can obtain both the IP address and the port number from the menu screen of the projector.
IP address
Obtain from the main menu → [NETWORK] menu  → [NETWORK STATUS]
Port number Obtain from the main menu → [NETWORK] menu  → [NETWORK CONTROL] → [COMMAND PORT]
2) Check the response from the projector.
Data section BlankModeTermination 
symbol
Command  example “NTCONTROL”
(ASCII string) ‘ ’
0x20 ‘0’
0x30 (CR)
0x0d
Data length 9 bytes 1 byte1 byte1 byte
 
f Mode: 0 = Non-protect mode
Command transmission method
Transmit using the following command formats.
 
r Transmitted data
Header Data sectionTermination 
symbol
Command  example ‘0’
0x30 ‘0’
0x30 Control command
(ASCII string) (CR)
0x0d
Data length 1 byte 1 byteUndefined length 1 byte
 
r Received data
Header Data sectionTermination 
symbol
Command  example ‘0’
0x30 ‘0’
0x30 Control command
(ASCII string) (CR)
0x0d
Data length 1 byte 1 byteUndefined length 1 byte   
						

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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)
Computer
Projector connecting terminals
When connecting directly
Note
 
f The destination of [RS-232C] (
x page 90) must be set according to the connection method.
 
f When connecting by a DIGITAL LINK compatible device, set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 
→ [ECO MANAGEMENT] 
→ [STANDBY 
MODE] ( x page 89) to [NORMAL] to control the projector in standby mode.
When [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], the projector cannot be controlled during standby.
Pin assignments and signal names
D-Sub 9-pin (female) Outside view Pin No.
Signal name Details
(9)
(6)
(5)
(1)
(1) ―NC
(2) TXDTransmitted data
(3) RXDReceived data
(4) ―NC
(5) GNDEarth
(6) ―NC
(7) CTS
Connected internally
(8) RTS
(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       
						

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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 setting or adjustment value\
 (5 
bytes)
Operation (1 byte)
*1
“=” (Set the value specified using parameter)
Sub command (5 bytes) Same as the basic format
*1 
When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, an operation (E) and parameter are not necessary.
Attention
 
f If a command is transmitted after the lamp starts illuminating, there may be a delay in response or the command may not be executed. 
Try 
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 not necessary.
Note
 
f If a command cannot be executed, the “ER401” response is sent from the projector to the computer
.
 
f If an invalid parameter is sent, the “ER402” response is sent from the projector to the computer
.
 
f ID transmission in RS-232C supports ZZ (ALL) and 01 to 64.
 
f If a command is sent with a specified ID, a response will be sent to the computer only in the following cases.
 
g It matches the projector ID
 
g When [PROJECTOR ID] (
x page 87) on the projector is [ALL]
 
f STX and ETX are character codes. STX shown in hexadecimal is 02, and ETX shown in hexadecimal is 03.   
						

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Cable specification
1
NC    NC 1
2 2
3 3
4 NC    NC 4
5 5
6 NC    NC 6
7 7
8 8
9 NC    NC 9
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” command.
POF Power standby
QPW Power query 000
001STANDBY
Power on
IIS Switching the input 
signal VID
VIDEO
RG1 COMPUTER1
RG2 COMPUTER2
HD1 HDMI1
HD2 HDMI2
DL1 DIGITAL LINK
NWP NETWORK
AUU Volume up
AUD Volume down
Q$L Lamp cumulative 
runtime query 1
Returned with 0 to 99999
OSH AV mute control 0AV mute function off
QSH AV mute status query 1AV mute function on
Q$S Lamp condition query 0
1
2
3Stand-by
Lamp ON control active
Lamp ON
Lamp OFF control active
VSE Aspect ratio switch 0
AUTO
1 NORMAL
2 WIDE
5 NATIVE
QS1 Aspect ratio settings 
query 6
FULL
9 H FIT
10 V FIT
 
r Projector control command (with sub command)
Command Sub command Details Remark
VXX RYCI1COMPUTER1 input setting +00000=RGB/YP
BPR, +00001=Y/C   
						

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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 ―V
― ―
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i15.650.0 ―V― ―
525 (480) /60i 712 x 483i15.759.9 13.5R/Y― ―
625 (576) /50i 702 x 575i15.650.0 13.5R/Y― ―
525 (480) /60i 720 (1 440) x 480i*215.759.9 27.0 H――
625 (576) /50i 720 (1 440) x 576i*215.650.0 27.0 H――
525 (480) /60p 720 x 48031.559.9 27.0R/Y/H―
l
625 (576) /50p 720 x 57631.350.0 27.0R/Y/H―
l
750 (720) /60p 1 280 x 72045.060.0 74.3R/Y/H―
l
750 (720) /50p 1 280 x 72037.550.0 74.3R/Y/H―
l
1125 (1080) /60i*31 920 x 1 080i33.860.0 74.3R/Y/H―
l
1125 (1080) /50i1 920 x 1 080i28.150.0 74.3R/Y/H―
l
1125 (1080) /24p1 920 x 1 08027.024.0 74.3R/Y/H―
l
1125 (1080) /24sF1 920 x 1 080i27.048.0 74.3R/Y/H― ―
1125 (1080) /25p1 920 x 1 08028.125.0 74.3R/Y/H― ―
1125 (1080) /30p1 920 x 1 08033.830.0 74.3R/Y/H― ―
1125 (1080) /60p1 920 x 1 08067.560.0148.5R/Y/H―
l
1125 (1080) /50p1 920 x 1 08056.350.0148.5R/Y/H―
l
640 x 400 640 x 400
31.570.1 25.2R/H― ―
640 x 400 37.985.1 31.5R/H― ―
640 x 480 640 x 480
31.5 59.9  25.2 R/H
l l
640 x 480 35.0 66.7  30.2 R/H― ―
640 x 480 37.9 72.8  31.5 R/Hl l
640 x 480 37.5 75.0  31.5 R/Hl l
640 x 480 43.3 85.0  36.0 R/H― ―
800 x 600 800 x 600
35.2 56.3  36.0 R/H
l l
800 x 600 37.9 60.3  40.0 R/Hl l
800 x 600 48.1 72.2  50.0 R/Hl l
800 x 600 46.9 75.0  49.5 R/Hl l
800 x 600 53.7 85.1  56.3 R/H― ―
832 x 624 832 x 62449.774.6 57.3R/Hl l
1024 x 768 1 024 x 768
39.6 50.0  51.9 R/H
― ―
1 024 x 768 48.4 60.0  65.0 R/H― ―
1 024 x 768 56.5 70.1  75.0 R/Hl l
1 024 x 768 60.0 75.0  78.8 R/Hl l
1 024 x 768 68.7 85.0  94.5 R/H― ―
1 024 x 768 81.4 100.0  113.3 R/H― ―   
						

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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 74.9 102.3  R/H― ―
1 280 x 768 68.6 84.8 117.5  R/H― ―
1280 x 800
1 280 x 80041.3 50.0  68.0 R/H― ―
1 280 x 80049.7 59.8  83.5 R/Hl*5l*5
1 280 x 80062.8  74.9 106.5  R/H― ―
1 280 x 80071.6 84.9 122.5  R/H― ―
1280 x 960 1 280 x 96060.060.0108.0 R/H― ―
1280 x 1024
1 280 x 1 02464.060.0108.0 R/H― ―
1 280 x 1 02480.075.0135.0 R/H― ―
1 280 x 1 02491.185.0157.5 R/H― ―
1366 x 768 1 366 x 768
39.649.9  69.0 R/H― ―
1 366 x 768 47.759.8  85.5 R/H― ―
1400 x 1050 1 400 x 1 050
65.2 
60.0 122.6  R/H― ―
1 400 x 1 05065.3 60.0 121.8  R/H― ―
1 400 x 1 05082.3 74.9 156.0  R/H― ―
1440 x 900 1 440 x 90055.9 59.9 106.5  R/H― ―
1600 x 900 1 600 x 900
46.4 49.9 96.5 R/H― ―
1 600 x 900 55.9 60.0 119.0  R/H― ―
1600 x 12001 600 x 1 20075.060.0162.0 R/Hl l
1680 x 1050 1 680 x 1 05054.1 
50.0 119.5  R/H― ―
1 680 x 1 05065.3 60.0 146.3  R/H― ―
1920 x 10801 920 x 1 08055.6 49.9 141.5  R/H― ―
1 920 x 1 080*466.6 59.9 138.5  R/H― ―
1920 x 12001 920 x 1 20061.8 49.9 158.3  R/H― ―
1 920 x 1 200*474.0 60.0 154.0  R/Hl*6l*6
*1 Signals with  l in the Plug and play columns are signals described in EDID (extended display identification data) of the projector . A signal, 
which has no  l in the Plug and play columns but has an entry in the Format column, can\
 be input. For signals without  l in the Plug and 
play columns, resolution may not be selected in the computer even though\
 the projector supports them.
*2  Pixel-Repetition signal (dot clock frequency 27.0 MHz) only
*3  When a 1125 (1035)/60i signal was input, it is displayed as a 1125 (1080)/60i signal. But 1125 (1035)/60i HDMI signal is not supported.
*4  VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking)-compliant
*5  Only for PT -FW530
*6  Only for PT -FZ570
Note
 
f The number of display dots for PT
-FZ570 is 1 920 x 1 200. The number of display dots for PT -FW530 is 1 280 x 800. The number of display 
dots for PT-FX500 is 1 024 x 768. A signal with a different resolution is converted to the number of display dots.
 
f The “i” at the end of the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
 
f When interlaced signals are connected, flickering may occur on the projected image.
 
f DIGITAL LINK input compatible signal is the same as HDMI input compatible signal. 
 
f When the communication method of the DIGITAL LINK is set to [LONG REACH], the signals that the projector can receive are up to 
1080/60p(148.5MHz).
 
f Even the above signals exist, some image signals that are recorded in special method may not be displayed.