Panasonic Projector PT-EW550 User Manual

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WARNING:
If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary.
 
f Battery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury
.
Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately.
 
f Battery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately
.
Do not remove unspecified screws during the lamp unit replacement.
Doing so can cause electric shocks, burns, or injury.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.
Lamp replacement 
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will 
result.  
f The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 
f Before replacing the lamp unit, be sure to turn the power off and to disconnect the power plug from the wall 
outlet.
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
 
f When replacing the lamp unit, turn the power off and allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before 
handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
Do not use the supplied power cord with devices other than this projecto\
r.  
f Using the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector may cause short circuits or overheat
-
ing, and result in electric shock or fire.
Do not allow children to reach the batteries and the lens release button fixing screw .
Accidentally swallowing them can cause physical harm.   
f If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly.  
f Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries.  
						

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CAUTION:
 
r POWER
When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and th\
e power connector.
If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks 
will result.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect \
the power plug from the wall 
outlet.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Before replacing the projection lens, be sure to turn off the power and \
disconnect the power plug from 
the wall outlet.
 
f Unexpected projection of light may cause injury to eyes.
 
f Replacing the projection lens without removing the power plug may result in electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any c\
leaning and replacing the unit.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
 
r ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
 
f Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector.
Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire.  
f Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.
Do not install the projector in a location where salt pollution or corro\
sive gas may occur.
Doing so may result in falling due to corrosion. Also, it may result in malfunctions.
Do not place your hands in the openings beside the optical lens, while s\
hifting the lens.
Failure to observe this could cause injury.
Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is being u\
sed.
Doing so can cause fire, damage to an object, or malfunction of the projector .
 
f Extremely strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens.
Do not stand in front of the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause damage and burns to clothing.  
f Extremely strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks to 
occur.
When mounting the projector on the ceiling, keep mounting screws and pow\
er cord from contact with 
metal parts inside the ceiling.
Contact with metal parts inside the ceiling can cause electric shocks.
Never plug headphones and earphones into  terminal.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
 
r ACCESSORIES
Do not use the old lamp unit.
If used it could cause lamp explosion.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the bro
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ken pieces.
Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was released when the lamp broke and 
which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause 
injury.  
f If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek medical 
advice immediately.
 
f Ask your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of th\
e projector.  
						

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CAUTION:
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, remove the \
batteries from the remote con-
trol.
Failure to observe this will cause the batteries to leak, overheat, catch fire or explode, which may result in fire or 
contamination of surrounding area.
 
r MAINTENANCE
Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet.
Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions.
 
f After you clean the air filter units, dry them thoroughly before reattaching them.
Ask your dealer about cleaning inside the projector once a year.
Continuous use while dust is accumulated inside the projector may result in fire.  
f For cleaning fee, ask your dealer.  
						

							 
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r Trademarks
 
f Windows, Internet Explorer and Mircrosoft Edge are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
 
f Mac, Mac OS, OS X, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Safari are trademarks of 
Apple Inc., registered in the United 
States and other countries.
 
f IOS is a trademark and registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries and is used 
under license.
 
f Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
 
f VueMagic is a trademark of Pixelworks, Inc.
 
f PJLink
TM is a registered trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United States and other countries and 
regions.
 
f HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
 
f RoomView and Crestron RoomView are registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Connected
TM and Fusion RV are trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
 
f HDBaseT™ is a trademark of HDBaseT Alliance.
 
f Adobe, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. 
in the United States and/or other countries.
 
f Some of the fonts used in the on-screen menu are Ricoh bitmap fonts, which are manufactured and sold by 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 
f All other names, company names and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners.
Please note that the 
® and TM symbols are not specified in this manual.
 
r Software information regarding this product
This product incorporates the following software.
(1) The software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation
(2) The software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation
(3) The software which is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version2.0 (GPL V2.0)
(4)    The software which is licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version2.1 (LGPL V2.1)
(5) Open source software which is not licensed under the GPL V2.0 and LGPL V2.1
The software categorized as (3) ~ (5), the license is available in accordance with gnu general public license and 
gnu lesser general public license respectively, it is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without any 
warranty, without even the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. As for the terms 
and conditions, please refer to the software license of the supplied CD-ROM.
If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact (sav [email protected]) by 
email.
 
r Illustrations in this manual
 
f Illustrations of the projector, screen, and other parts may vary from the actual product.
 
f Pictures shown are illustrations of PT-EZ590 in this manual, other models have their own characteristics and 
may be different from them.
 
r Reference pages
 
f Reference pages in this manual are indicated as (
x page 00).
 
r Term
 
f In this manual, the “Wireless/wired remote control unit” accessory is referred to as “Remote control”.   
						

							 
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Features of the Projector
High luminance and high contrast*2
 
/£ A high luminance*1 and a high contrast*2 
(Except for PT-EW550, PT-EX520) are 
achieved by means of a unique optical 
system and lamp drive system.
*1  PT-EX620 is 6 200 lm, PT-EW650 is 5 800 lm,  
PT-EZ590 is 5 400 lm, PT-EX520 is 5 300 lm and   
PT-EW550 is 5 000 lm.
*2  PT-EZ590, PT-EW650 and PT-EX620 are 10 000:1,  
PT-EW550 and PT-EX520 are 2 000:1.
Easy and highly flexible setup
 
/£ Easy and highly flexible setup is achieved 
by an electric lens shift function, and a 
lineup of various optional lenses.
 
/£ KEYSTONE, CORNER CORRECTION and 
CURVED CORRECTION functions allow 
you to correct the distortion of the various 
images easily. 
Reduced maintenance costs
 
/£ New lamp driving system and long life filter 
have greatly improved the recommended 
time to replace the lamp and filter, so you 
can reduce the maintenance cost.
[Reference]
 
f Lamp: 
 4 000 Hours ([LAMP POWER] is set to [NORMAL])  
 5 000 Hours ([LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO])
 
f Filter: 15 000 Hours
* 
This time is only the target for replacement and not the 
warranty time.
Quick Steps
For details, refer to the corresponding pages.
1.  Set up the projector.
(
x  page 31)
2. 
Attach the projection lens.
(
x  page 38)
3. 
Connect with external devices.
(
x  page 40)
4. 
Connect the power cord.
(
x  page 45)
5. 
Switch on the projector.
(
x  page 46)
6. 
Make initial settings.
(
x  page 47)
 
f Take this step when you switch on the power for 
the first time after purchasing the projector.
7. 
Select the input signal.
(
x  page 51)
8. 
Adjust the image.
(
x  page 52)   
						

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Chapter 1 Preparation
This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the\
 projector.  
						

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Precautions for use
Lens cushion
(Only for the projector purchased with the standard zoom lens)
 
f In order to protect the projection lens from the vibration during transportation, lens cushion is attached to the 
product at the time of purchase. Please remove the lens cushion before use.
Lens cushion
Cautions when transporting
 
f When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. They 
may damage the internal components and result in malfunctions.
 
f Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet.
 
f Do not move or transport the projector with the wireless module (Model No.: ET
-WML100) of the optional 
accessories attached. Doing so may damage the wireless module.
Cautions when installing
 
r Do not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
 
r Do not set up the projector in the following locations.
 
f Places where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may cause damage to internal 
components or malfunction.
 
f Locations near the sea or areas affected by corrosive gas: Corrosion may damage internal components or 
cause the projector to malfunction.
 
f Near the exhaust of an air conditioner: Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may fluctuate in rare 
cases due to the heated air from the air exhaust port or the hot or cooled air
. Make sure that the exhaust 
from the projector or other equipment, or the air from the air conditioner does not blow toward the front of the 
projector.
 
f Near high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector
.
 
f Places with sharp temperature fluctuations such as near lights (studio lamps): Doing so may shorten the life of 
the lamp, or result in deformation of the outer case due to heat, which may cause malfunctions.
 
Follow the operating environment temperature of the projector.
 
r Be sure to ask a specialized technician or your dealer when installing t\
he projector on 
a ceiling.
The optional Ceiling Mount Bracket is required. Be sure to use the Projector Mount Bracket together with the 
ceiling mount bracket for high ceilings or low ceilings.
Model No.: 
 
ET-PKD120H (for High Ceilings), ET -PKE300B (Projector Mount Bracket) 
  ET-PKD120S (for Low Ceilings), ET -PKE300B (Projector Mount Bracket) 
 
r Ask a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for DIGIT AL LINK 
connection. 
(Only for PT-EZ590, PT-EW650 and PT-EX620)
Image and sound may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate 
installation.   
						

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r The projector may not work properly due to strong radio waves from the b\
roadcast 
station or the radio.
(Only for PT-EZ590, PT-EW650 and PT-EX620)
If there is any facility or equipment, which outputs strong radio waves, near the installation location, install the 
projector at a location sufficiently far from the source of the radio waves. Or , wrap the LAN cable connected to the 

 terminal by using a piece of metal foil or a metal pipe which is grounde\
d at both ends.
 
r Focus adjustment
The projection lens is thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus unstable in the period 
just after switching on the power. It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 3\
0 minutes 
before the focus is adjusted.
 
r Do not install the projector at elevations of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher above sea level.
 
r Do not use the projector in a location that the ambient temperature exce\
eds 45 °C   
(113 °F).
Using the projector in a location that the altitude is too high or the ambient temperature is too high may reduce the 
life of the components or result in malfunctions.
The upper limit of the operating environment temperature should be between 0 °C (32 °F) and 45 °C (1 13 °F) 
when using it at elevations lower than 1 400 m (4 593') above sea level, and between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C   
(104 °F) when using it at high altitudes (between 1 400 m (4 593') and 2 700 m (8 858') above sea level).
 
r Do not use the projector tilted to the right or left.
Using the projector at an angle that exceeds ±15° from the horizontal plane may reduce product life or result in 
malfunction.
360°
+15°
-15°
Vertical 360°
 
r Cautions when setting up the projector
 
f Use the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other 
purposes may damage the projector.
 
f When installing and using the projector with a method other than the floor standing installation using the 
adjustable feet or the ceiling mount, please fix the projector by using the four screw holes with “M6” mark for 
ceiling mount (as shown in the figure).
(Screw diameter: M6, tapping depth inside the set: 12 mm (15/32"), torque: 4 ± 0.5 N·m)
Also at that time, make sure that there is no clearance between the screw holes for ceiling mount on the 
projector bottom and the setting surface by inserting spacers (metallic) between them.
 
When using the existing ceiling mount bracket (for high ceilings) ET -PKF110H or the existing ceiling mount 
bracket (for low ceilings) ET-PKF110S, you can use the four screw holes with “M4” mark (as shown in the 
figure), but do not use these holes for other than ceiling mount. ( x page 162)
(Screw diameter: M4, tapping depth inside the set: 8 mm (5/16"), torque: 1.25 ± 0.2 N·m)
In addition, do not mix the M4 and M6 screw holes for installation.
M4
M4
M4 M4
M4
M6
M6
M6 M6M6
Adjustable feet
Screw holes for ceiling mount (M4)
The positions of screw holes for ceiling mount and adjustable feet
Screw holes for ceiling mount (M6)    
						

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f Do not stack projectors on top of each other.
 
f Do not use the projector supporting it by the top.
 
f Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector
.
 
f Prevent hot and cool air from the air conditioning system to blow directly to the ventilation ports (intake and 
exhaust) of the projector.
+15°
-15°
500 mm (20") or longer
1 000 mm (40") or longer
1 000 mm (40") or longer 100 mm (4") 
or longer
 
f Do not install the projector in a confined space.
When installing the projector in a confined space, provide air conditioning or ventilation separately
. Exhaust heat 
may accumulate when the ventilation is not enough, triggering the protection circuit of the projector .
Security
When using this product, take safety measures against the following incidents.
 
f Personal information being leaked via this product
 
f Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party
 
f Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party
Take sufficient security measures. ( x pages 104, 131)
 
f Make your password difficult to guess as much as possible.
 
f Change your password periodically. The password can be set in [SECURITY] menu → [PASSWORD CHANGE].
 
f Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will never ask for your password directly
. Do not divulge your 
password in case you receive such inquiries.
 
f The connecting network must be secured by a firewall, etc.
 
f Set a password for the web control and restrict the users who can log in. 
The password for the web control can 
be set in [Change password] page of the web control function.
DIGITAL LINK
(Only for PT -EZ590, PT-EW650 and PT -EX620)
“DIGITAL LINK” is a technology to transmit the video, audio, Ethernet, and serial control signals using a twisted 
pair cable by adding unique functions by Panasonic to the HDBaseT
TM communication standard formulated by 
HDBaseT Alliance.
This projector supports the optional Panasonic DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET -YFB100G, 
ET -YFB200G) and peripheral devices by other manufacturers (twisted-pair-cable transmitters such as the   
“XTP transmitter” of Extron Electronics) that use the same HDBaseT
TM standard. For the devices of other 
manufacturers that the operation has been verified with this projector , refer to Panasonic website 
 (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been 
made for the items set by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or 
performance problems caused by the devices of other manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers. In 
addition, the projector does not support audio transmission because it is not equipped with audio function.        
						

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Notes on Using Wireless Connection
Wireless connection function of the projector uses radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band.
A radio station license is not required, but be sure to read and fully understand the following items before use.
The wireless module (Model No.: ET-WML100) of optional accessories must be installed when you want to use 
the wireless LAN function of this projector.
 
r Do not use near other wireless equipment.
The following equipment may use radio waves in the same band as the projector .
When the projector is used near these devices, radio wave interference may make communication impossible, or 
the communication speed may become slower.  
f Microwave ovens, etc.
 
f Industrial, chemical and medical equipment, etc.
 
f In-plant radio stations for identifying moving objects such as those used in factory manufacturing lines, etc.
 
f Designated low-power radio stations.
 
r   If at all possible, avoid the use of cellular phones, TV sets or radios \
near the projector.
Cellular phones, TV sets, radios and similar devices use different radio bands from the projector, so there is no 
effect on wireless communication or the transmission and reception of these devices. However, radio waves from 
the projector may produce audio or video noise.
 
r   Wireless communication radio waves cannot penetrate steel reinforcements,\
 metal, 
concrete, etc.
Communication is possible through walls and floors made from materials such as wood and glass (except glass 
containing wire mesh), but not through walls and floors made from steel reinforcements, metal, concrete, etc.
 
r   Avoid using the projector in locations prone to static electricity.
If the projector is used in a location prone to static electricity , such as on a carpet, the wireless LAN or wired LAN 
connection may be lost. 
If the static electricity or noise make it impossible to establish a connection with the LAN, please press the power 
button on the remote control or the control panel to power off the projector, and eliminate the source of static 
electricity or noise, then turn on the projector.
 
r Using the projector outside the country
Note that depending on countries or regions there are restrictions on the channels and frequencies at which you 
can use the wireless LAN.
 
r Available wireless LAN channels
  The channels (frequency range) that can be used differ according to the country or region. Refer to the table 
below.
Country or region StandardChannels used Frequency band (Center frequency)
Global IEEE802.11b/g/n 1 - 11 channel 2.412 GHz - 2.462 GHz

The frequency and channel differ depending on the country.
 Please use the wireless LAN feature in compliance with the laws of each country .
Note
 
f The wireless module (Model No.: ET-WML100) of the optional accessories is required if you want to use the wireless LAN 
function of this projector.