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Panasonic PT-D5500EL Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-D5500EL Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DLP
Based Projector
TM
Commercial Use
PT-D5500E
Model No.
PT-D5500EL
Read these instructions completely before operating this unit.
TQBJ0149-1

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Based Projector Commercial Use PT-D5500E Model No. PT-D5500EL Read these instructions completely before operating this unit. TQBJ0149-1...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic DLP based projector.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSl to BS1362.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ........2 Changing the display language ......32 Precautions with regard to safety ......5 OPTION 1 settings............33 Accessories ..............7 COLOR CORRECTION ..........33 CONTRAST MODE ............33 Precautions on handling ...........8 AUTO SIGNAL ..............33 Name and function of parts........9 MEMORY LOAD .............33 Remote control ..............9 MEMORY SAVE..............33 Front and side of the projector ........11...
  • Page 5: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no image) or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. •...
  • Page 6 Precautions with regard to safety Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector. • If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks could result. • If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Centre. Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    When inserting the battery, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. • If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Use only the Specified battery. •...
  • Page 8: Precautions On Handling

    Precautions on handling Precautions on transport Disposal Make absolutely sure that the lens cap is in place To discard the product, call the dealer or a when transporting the projector or carrying it specialized dealer. around. Both the projector and the projection lens Precautions on use are precision-made and, as such, are susceptible to vibration and impacts.
  • Page 9: Name And Function Of Parts

    Name and function of parts Remote control < When the operation mode selector Function 1 (FUNC1) button (page 35) set to Projector > This button can control the functions set in “FUNC1” of the “OPTION2” screen from Main Remote control operation indicator lamp Menu.
  • Page 10 Name and function of parts <When the operation mode selector Remote control wired terminal (page 16) To use the wired output terminal, connect the set to Computer> remote control and the main unit with the supplied PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons cable.
  • Page 11: Front And Side Of The Projector

    Front and side of the projector Side-mounted connection terminals Status LED lights (page 13) Status LED lights AC IN terminal (page 22) Focus ring (page 24) Connect the supplied line power cord into this For focus adjustment. receptacle. Powered focus adjustment is also available. Do not connect any other cable to this socket.
  • Page 12: Rear View Of The Main Unit/Controls On Rear Panel

    Name and function of parts Rear view of the main unit Controls on rear panel Controls on rear panel Ventilation holes DVI button (page 22) Switches to DVI-D input. Lamp unit cover SHUTTER button (page 25) The lamp unit is housed. Press this button to black out the image MAIN POWER switch (page 22) temporarily.
  • Page 13: Side-Mounted Connection Terminals

    Side-mounted connection terminals SYNC/HD S-VIDEO IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN SERIAL VIDEO IN terminal (page 19) REMOTE1 lN/OUT terminal (page 16) An input terminal for video signals. (BNC) When two or more main units are used in the system, they can be connected and controlled with S-VIDEO IN terminal (page 19) a wired remote control cable (M3 jack).
  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control Unit

    Using the remote control unit Loading dry cells Effective range of remote control operation When loading batteries into the battery compartment of the remote control, make sure that The remote control should normally be aimed at either their polarities are correct. the front or rear remote control receiver window on 1.
  • Page 15: Setting Projector Id Number To Remote Control

    Setting projector ID number to remote control Every projector has its ID number and the ID number of the controlling projector must be set to the remote control in advance so that the user can operate the remote control. The ID number of the projector is set to “ALL”...
  • Page 16: Using A Wired Remote Control

    Using the remote control unit Using a wired remote control When multiple main units are connected in the system, connect the units with the supplied remote control cable to simultaneously control the multiple main units with a single remote control unit through the REMOTE1 IN/OUT terminal.
  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Projection schemes Projection distances Listed in the table below are the projection Any of the following four projection schemes can be distances of the standard lens provided with the used with the PT-D5500E/D5500EL projector PT-D5500E (with lens). depending on user’s needs or viewing conditions. Refer to page 57 for the projection distances of the Use “OPTION 2”...
  • Page 18: Connection

    Connection Setup precautions • Before connecting any of your video/audio equipment to the projector, carefully read the owners manual supplied with the equipment once again. • All cable connections should be made with the entire system devices, including the projector, first turned off. •...
  • Page 19: Example Of Connecting With Av Products

    Example of connecting with AV products DVD player Video deck Control PC SYNC/HD S-VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN VIDEO IN REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN SERIAL Red (Connect P Blue (Connect P Green(Connect Y) Digital Hi-vision video deck •...
  • Page 20: Example Of Connecting With Pcs

    Connection Example of connecting with PCs PC with DVI port Control PC DVI-D Cable (Option) (ET-SCDV03) SYNC/HD VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN SERIAL SYNC/HD S-VIDEO IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN...
  • Page 21: How To Install And Remove The Projection Lens (Optional)

    How to install and remove the projection lens (optional) How to install the projection lens Align the guide of the projection lens with the guide groove in the main unit. Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place. Guide groove Guide Projection lens Guide groove...
  • Page 22: Projection

    Projection SYNC/HD S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN TEMP LAMP1 LAMP2 POWER D LP Powering up the projector Press the LENS button three times to adjust the lens shift. (Refer to page 24.) Remove the lens cover. Press the AUTO SETUP button if the Connect the supplied power cable.
  • Page 23: Powering Off The Projector

    TEMP LAMP1 LAMP2 POWER D LP Powering off the projector Direct power off function The power supplied internally causes the cooling Press the POWER OFF “ ” button. fan to continue operating and cool off the lamp Select “Execute” with button when the power has failed or even after the power cord is disconnected immediately after the power...
  • Page 24: How To Adjust The Lens

    How to adjust the lens How to adjust the lens focus, lens zoom and lens up/down position movement (optical shift) The focus, zoom and up/down position of the images projected on the screen can be adjusted while the projector is positioned appropriately in relation to the screen. Press the LENS button on the remote Caution control or on the control panel of the...
  • Page 25: Automatic Adjustment (Auto Setup)

    Automatic adjustment (AUTO SETUP) Automatic adjustment function adjust the resolution, clock phase and image position automatically when dots- structured analogue RGB signals such as computer signal are supplied. (Automatic adjustment is not available if signals other than analogue RGB signals, moving picture input signals or signals having a dot clock frequency of more than 100 MHz are supplied.) It is recommended to supply images with a bright white frame at the outermost periphery containing characters etc.
  • Page 26: Using The Digital Zoom (- D.zoom +) Function

    Using the digital zoom (– D.ZOOM +) function A portion of the picture on the screen can be zoomed in with “– D.ZOOM +” buttons of the remote control. It is useful for highlighting a specific object during the presentation. Press the “–...
  • Page 27: On-Screen Menus

    On-screen menus Structure of menu screens Menus are extensively used for configuring, adjusting or reconfiguring the projector. The menus structure is as follows: MENU MENU PICTURE (page 29)  PICTURE POSITION For RGB/DVI signals only ADVANCED MENU PICTURE LANGUAGE PICTURE MODE GRAPHIC OPTION1 BRIGHT...
  • Page 28: Basic Menu Operations

    On-screen menus Basic menu operations Returning to the previous page Press the “MENU” button. • Pressing the “MENU” button returns the screen to The MAIN MENU appears on the screen. the previous menu page. MENU • When the MAIN MENU is on the screen, pressing PICTURE the “MENU”...
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture • For RGB/DVI signals only COLOR PICTURE (For S-Video/Video/YP signals only) PICTURE MODE GRAPHIC : Deepens colours. BRIGHT CONTRAST : Weakens colours. COLOR TEMP. DEFAULT SHARPNESS TINT SYSTEM (For S-Video/Video/YP signals only) SELECT RETRN “TINT” is used to adjust human skin. •...
  • Page 30: Sharpness

    Adjusting the picture SHARPNESS SYSTEM (For RGB signals only) “SHARPNESS” is used to adjust the crispness of This enables the RGB system or YP system to the image. be selected. For the signals which are supported, refer to page : Sharpens the edge of the image. : Softens the edge of the image.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Position

    Adjusting the position ZOOM POSITION POSITION This enables the enlargement ratio to be changed ASPECT 4 : 3 and the resulting enlarged image displayed. ZOOM : The enlargement ratio in the horizontal CLOCK PHASE direction is changed. KEYSTONE FRAME LOCK : The enlargement ratio in the vertical SELECT ENTER...
  • Page 32: How To Use Advanced Menu

    How to use ADVANCED MENU RASTER POSITION ADVANCED MENU INPUT RESOLUTION When the whole area where the input picture can CLAMP POS. be displayed is not used, the picture can be moved RASTER POSITION to any position inside the display area. SXGA MODE SXGA SELSCT...
  • Page 33: Option 1 Settings

    OPTION 1 settings MEMORY SAVE OPTION1 COLOR CORRECTION Once adjustment settings are registered with CONTRAST MODE MEMORY, they are automatically loaded each time AUTO SIGNAL the projector is powered up. It is not necessary to MEMORY LOAD DEFAULT readjust settings at every power on. MEMORY SAVE MEMORY1 SELECT...
  • Page 34: Option 2 Settings

    OPTION 2 settings LAMP SELECT OPTION2 “LAMP SELECT” is used to choose from Single Lamp FRONT/REAR FRONT and Dual Lamp modes depending on user’s needs or DESK/CEILING DESK viewing conditions. In Single Lamp mode, the LAMP SELECT DUAL projector may automatically select either lamp from LAMP POWER HIGH RS232C...
  • Page 35: Rs232C

    RS232C FAN CONTROL2 This sets the communication parameters at the The fan can be controlled in accordance with the serial terminals. direction in which the images are to be projected. For details on the serial terminals, refer to “Using HORIZ. : Standard setting the serial terminals”...
  • Page 36: Displaying The Internal Test Pattern

    Displaying the internal test pattern Setting the security The projector has eight types of internal test patterns The projector’s security function enables the password to check the condition of the set. input screen to be displayed or a company’s URL To display test patterns, follow the steps below.
  • Page 37: Setting The Network

    Setting the network Connecting a PC The settings required for the network must be System requirements established in order to use the web browser (page 46) The following system specifications are required in functions that the PC uses to control the projector. order to use the networking functions.
  • Page 38: Using The Serial Terminals

    Using the serial terminals 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 <Terminal section on projector side>...
  • Page 39: Control Commands

    Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available: Remarks Command Function of command Power “ON” In standby mode, commands other than “PON” are invalid. • While the lamp is ON and being controlled, a “PON” command will not be accepted. Power “OFF”...
  • Page 40: Using The Remote 2 Terminal

    Using the REMOTE 2 terminal 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. Example of a control panel layout External control Remote terminal...
  • Page 41: Indication Of Lamp Monitor

    Indication of lamp monitor This projector is equipped with 3 indicators to show when a lamp needs replacement or there is an abnormal internal temperature. These lamps flash or light up to indicate a problem. Turn the power off and follow the steps below. Lamp 2 monitor (LAMP 2) Lamp 1 monitor (LAMP 1) Temperature monitor (TEMP) indicator...
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Replacement Of Air Filter

    Cleaning and replacement of air filter If too much dust is deposited in the air filter, temperature inside the main unit will rise and the temperature monitor (TEMP) blinks, eventually turning off the power supply. Clean the air filter section once every 100 hours or so as a guideline depending on the location of projector operation.
  • Page 43: Replacing Of Lamp Unit

    Replacing the lamp unit WARNING! WARNING! Replacement of the lamp unit should When replacing the lamp, allow it to only be carried out by a qualified cool for at least one hour before technician. handling it. Precautions on lamp unit replacement Remove the power plug and confirm that the surroundings of the lamp unit have cooled off.
  • Page 44: Lamp Unit Replacement Steps

    Replacing the lamp unit Lamp unit replacement steps • After 1 500 hours (4 000 hours when long life lamp units are used) of operating the same lamp, it Attention is only possible to operate the unit for approximately 10 minutes. Steps must be completed within 10 minutes.
  • Page 45 Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then press the MAIN POWER switch. • If the power does not turn on even after turning the MAIN Attention POWER switch “I”, turn the MAIN POWER “O”, confirm that the lamp unit and door are installed correctly, and turn on again.
  • Page 46: Using Web Browser Control

    Enter “user1” in the user name field, then enter the password in the password field. The default setting is “panasonic” (all lower case). If you have changed the password, enter the new password here. The host name set in the projector is displayed in the “Realm”...
  • Page 47: Detail Control Page

    Detail control page Click [Projector Control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page. Temporary stop of video Lens adjustment Test pattern display PC screen (menu, OSD) display Automatic screen Factory settings display position setting Menu screen item entry and execution Menu display/non-display Number input (This function is used when a service person.) Status information page...
  • Page 48: Error Information Page

    Using Web Browser Control Error information page When is displayed on the status information screen, click it to display the error details. OK: Normal operation FAILED: Occurrence of trouble • Depending on the nature of the error, the projector may be placed in the standby mode for its own Note protection.
  • Page 49: E-Mail Setup Page

    E-mail setup page With this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail message can be sent to one or more preset e-mail addresses (maximum two addresses). Click [Projector Control], then [E-mail set up] to display the E-mail setup page.
  • Page 50: Network Config Page

    Using Web Browser Control Network config page Click [Network Setting], then [Network config] to display the Network config page. Toggling between Enabling/Disabling DHCP Button to update settings Host name field Available input characters: Alphanumeric characters (A–Z, a–z, 0–9), hyphen (-), period (.) Gate way address field Subnet mask field IP address field...
  • Page 51: Pop Server Setup Page

    POP server setup page Click [Network Setting], then [POP server set up] to display the POP server setup page. Select “Enable” for this setting only when authentication is required for sending mail. POP server name field Available input characters: Toggling between Enabling/Disabling Alphanumeric characters (A–Z, a–z, 0–9), hyphen POP before SMTP (-), period (.)
  • Page 52: Network Status Page

    Using Web Browser Control Network status page Click [Network Setting], then [Network status] to display the Network status page. MAC address display Set subnet mask display Network software version display Set IP address display Network status display Password change page Click [Change Password].
  • Page 53: Before Asking For Service

    Before asking for service ---Before asking for service, check the following points. Symptoms Checks • Is the power cord plug correctly plugged in? • Is the MAIN POWER turned on? • Is electricity running to the power outlet? • Is the temperature monitor (TEMP) indicator on the front of the unit flashing or Power does turned on? (See page 41) not turn on...
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Horizontally 15.73 kHz/15.63 kHz, vertically 59.94 Hz/50 Hz For RGB signal Horizontally 15 kHz–91 kHz, vertically 50 kHz–85 kHz, Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning (PIAS) system Dot clock frequency Less than 108 MHz For DVI-D signal VGA–SXGA Dot clock frequency 108 MHz or less...
  • Page 55 PT-D5500E PT-D5500EL Model No. Interface ports RGB2 input terminal 1 set of high-density, D-sub 15p (female) [For YP input] Y: 1.0 V [p-p] synchronization signal included, : 0.7 V[p-p] 75 Ω [For RGB input] 0.7 V[p-p] 75 Ω For G-SYNC: 1.0 V[p-p] 75 Ω...
  • Page 56: Compatible Signal List

    B = the amount of data is scaled down and simplified images are projected. These signals support the frame lock function. • The number of display dots of the PT-D5500E (PT-D5500EL) is 1 024 x 768. If signals with a Note number of display dots differing from the data listed above are supplied, they will be converted into signals with 1 024 x 768 dots and displayed.
  • Page 57: Projection Distances By Projection Lens

    Projection distances by projection lens The table below shows the projection distances of optional projection lenses. For the projection distance of the standard lens provided with the PT-D5500E (equipped with lens), refer to page 17. For instructions on how to install the lenses, refer to page 21. (SH, SW, L, LW, LT, H : m SD : inch) Wide-angle...
  • Page 58: Dimensions

    Dimensions unit : mm 478.5 TEMP LAMP1 LAMP2 POWER SYNC/HD VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN SERIAL >PC< TBMU448 D LP...
  • Page 59: Trademark Acknowledgments

    Trademark acknowledgments Note: Purchase of this equipment includes the rights to use this software (the built-in microcomputer and information recorded on ROMs) but does not grant copyrights. Do not reverse engineer, change or modify the software. The guarantee will not be valid for any malfunctions caused by such actions. Trademark Acknowledgement •...
  • Page 60 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2004 M0804-1094...

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