Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PT-D5500EL Panasonic
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DLP TM Based Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions Read these instructions completely before operating this unit. TQBJ0149-1 Model No. PT -D5500E PT -D5500EL ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESP A.
2 Dear Panasonic Customer: 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 TM based projector.
3 ENGLISH IMPORT ANT : THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY , PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULL Y . This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
4 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ..................................2 Precautions with regard to safety ............................5 Accessories ................................................................7 Precautions on handling ..............
5 Precautions with regard to safety ENGLISH W ARNING 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. • Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result.
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.
7 ENGLISH Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. 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.
8 Precautions on handling Precautions on transport Make absolutely sure that the lens cap is in place when transporting the projector or carrying it around. Both the projector and the projection lens are precision-made and, as such, are susceptible to vibration and impacts.
9 ENGLISH Name and function of parts < When the operation mode selector is set to Projector > Remote control operation indicator lamp The lamp flashes when any remote control button is pressed. POWER ON button (page 22) Turns on the power if the MAIN POWER has been put to the “l” position.
10 Name and function of parts <When the operation mode selector is set to Computer> PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons These buttons correspond to the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons on PC ’ s keyboard. ( ) buttons These buttons correspond to the left and right mouse buttons.
11 ENGLISH AC IN terminal (page 22) Connect the supplied line power cord into this receptacle. Do not connect any other cable to this socket. Air filter (page 42) Burglar lock Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable (e.g., from Kensington) to this lock port.
12 Name and function of parts Ventilation holes Lamp unit cover The lamp unit is housed. MAIN POWER switch (page 22) Use this switch to turn on “ I ” and off “ O ” the commercial line power applied to the projector. Remote control receiver window (rear) (page 14) This also receives the signal beam coming from the remote control.
13 ENGLISH VIDEO IN terminal (page 19) An input terminal for video signals. (BNC) S-VIDEO IN terminal (page 19) An input terminal for S-video signals (MIN4-pin DIN). This terminal complies with S1 signals and automatically toggles between 16:9 and 4:3 according to the size of input signals.
14 Using the remote control unit Loading dry cells When loading batteries into the battery compartment of the remote control, make sure that their polarities are correct. 1. Open battery compartment lid. Open the lid in the order of steps and . 2. Insert the dry cells.
15 ENGLISH Using the remote control as a PC mouse Operation mode selector switch Put the knob to the Computer position. • ENTER button Pressing the front, rear, left and right edges of the button moves the mouse cursor up, down, left and right. • Right click ( ) button This button can be used as the right mouse button.
16 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.
17 ENGLISH Installation Projection schemes Any of the following four projection schemes can be used with the PT-D5500E/D5500EL projector depending on user ’ s needs or viewing conditions. Use “ OPTION 2 ” menu (chosen from the MAIN MENU) to choose the appropriate projection scheme (see page 34).
18 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.
19 ENGLISH Example of connecting with A V products DVD player Video deck Digital Hi-vision video deck Control PC RGB 2 IN VD SYNC/HD B/P B G/Y R R/P SERIAL REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN IN OUT LAN DVI-D IN RGB.
20 Example of connecting with PCs RGB 2 IN VD SYNC/HD B/P B G/Y R R/P SERIAL REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN IN OUT LAN DVI-D IN RGB 1 IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN IN OUT RGB 2 IN VD SYNC/HD B/P B G/Y R R/P SERIAL REM.
21 ENGLISH 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. T urn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place. How to remove the projection lens T urn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go.
22 Projection Powering up the projector Remove the lens cover. Connect the supplied power cable. (220 - 240~ V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz) Press the “ I ” marked side of the MAIN POWER switch to turn on the power . The power indicator lights up red, and the projector is placed in the standby mode.
23 ENGLISH Powering off the projector Press the POWER OFF “” button. Select “ Execute ” with or button and press the ENTER button. (or press the POWER OFF “” button again.) The projection of the image stops, and the power indicator of the main unit lights up orange.
24 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.
25 ENGLISH Automatic adjustment (AUT O 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.
26 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 “– D.
27 ENGLISH 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 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT ENTER RETRN OPTION2 ID LAMP SELECT AUTO POW.
28 On-screen menus Basic menu operations Press the “ MENU ” button. The MAIN MENU appears on the screen. Select (highlight) the desired item with the or buttons. Selected items are displayed in blue. Press the “ ENTER ” button to enter your selection.
29 ENGLISH Adjusting the picture • For RGB/DVI signals only • For S-Video/Video/YP B P R signals only PICTURE MODE The picture mode can be selected from the following depending on viewing conditions and the video signal source in use: DYNAMIC : Picture brightness/contrast ratio is increased to suit brighter viewing environments.
30 Adjusting the picture SHARPNESS “ SHARPNESS ” is used to adjust the crispness of the image. : Sharpens the edge of the image. : Softens the edge of the image. NR (For S-Video/Video/YP B P R signals only) In this mode, the video noise is reduced.
31 ENGLISH KEYST ONE KEYSTONE : Keystone distortion can be corrected only along either horizontal bound of the picture. Adjusting the position POSITION SELECT RETRN POSITION ASPECT 4 : 3 ZOOM CLOCK PHASE KEYSTONE FRAME LOCK OFF 16 ENTER POSITION The position where the images are displayed can be moved here.
32 How to use ADV ANCED MENU ADVANCED MENU SELSCT RETRN INPUT RESOLUTION 1 CLAMP POS. SXGA SXGA MODE RASTER POSITION ENTER LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT ENTER RETRN INPUT RESOLUTION Input resolution adjustment achieves the best image when the screen flickers or halo is observed around the contour.
33 ENGLISH OPTION 1 settings OPTION1 COLOR CORRECTION MEMORY LOAD DEFAULT MEMORY SAVE MEMORY1 OFF CONTRAST MODE AUTO SIGNAL SELECT RETRN ENTER COLOR CORRECTION OFF : Standard setting USER : The six colours of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow can be adjusted and registered for each of four signal systems: Video, S-Video, RGB and YP B P R .
34 OPTION 2 settings OPTION2 ID LAMP SELECT AUTO POW. OFF PASSWORD FUNC1 DUAL LAMP POWER HIGH RS232C FRONT/REAR FRONT DESK/CEILING DESK SYSTEM INFORMATION FAN CONTROL1 NORMAL FAN CONTROL2 HORIZ.
35 ENGLISH RS232C This sets the communication parameters at the serial terminals. For details on the serial terminals, refer to “ Using the serial terminals ” (page 38). IN BAUDRATE : 9 600, 19 200 or 38 400 is selected. IN PARITY : NONE, EVEN or ODD is selected.
36 Displaying the internal test pattern The projector has eight types of internal test patterns to check the condition of the set. To display test patterns, follow the steps below.
37 ENGLISH Setting the network The settings required for the network must be established in order to use the web browser (page 46) functions that the PC uses to control the projector. HOST NAME : Make alteration if necessary when to use the DHCP server.
38 Pin assignments and signal names Communication conditions (Factory setting) Basic format Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
39 ENGLISH Cable specifications Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available: • To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that fits to your personal computer.
40 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. Pin assignments and control Be sure to short-circuit Pins and when controlling.
41 ENGLISH 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.
42 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.
43 ENGLISH Replacing the lamp unit Precautions on lamp unit replacement Remove the power plug and confirm that the surroundings of the lamp unit have cooled off. Be careful when handling a light source lamp. The lamp unit has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, explosion might result.
44 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 is only possible to operate the unit for approximately 10 minutes. Steps to must be completed within 10 minutes.
45 ENGLISH Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then press the MAIN POWER switch. Press the “ POWER ” button so that a picture is projected onto the screen. Press the “ MENU ” button to display the MAIN MENU screen, and then press the and buttons to move the cursor to select “ OPTION2 ” .
46 Using W eb Browser Control Access procedure Start the web browser on your PC, then enter the IP address which was set in the projector . Enter “ user1 ” in the user name field, then enter the password in the password field. The default setting is “ panasonic ” (all lower case).
47 ENGLISH Detail control page Click [Projector Control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page. Status information page Click [Projector Control], then [Status information] to display the Status information page. This displays the status of the unit in the following items.
48 Using Web Browser Control If requesting service, ask your nearest Authorized Service Centre. Error information page When is displayed on the status information screen, click it to display the error details. • Depending on the nature of the error, the projector may be placed in the standby mode for its own protection.
49 ENGLISH 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.
50 Using Web Browser Control DNS server setup page Click [Network Setting], then [DNS Server set up] to display the DNS server setup page. Network config page Click [Network Setting], then [Network config] to display the Network config page. Primary DNS server address Available input characters: Numbers (0 - 9), period (.
51 ENGLISH Adjust clock page Click [Network Setting], then [Adjust clock] to display the Adjust clock page. Time zone selection Button to update time zone setting Button to update time and date settings New date field New time field • If the time becomes incorrect immediately after setting the correct time, then the battery needs to be changed.
52 Using Web Browser Control Password change page Click [Change Password]. Old password input field New password input field New password input field (re-enter for confirmation) Button for executing p.
53 ENGLISH 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 .
54 Specifications PT -D5500E PT -D5500EL Power supply AC 220 - 240~ V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 750 W (about 15 W in standby without fan running) DLP TM panel Panel size Display system Number of pixels 0.7 inch (aspect ratio 4:3) DMD TM element, DLP type 786 432 pixels (1 024 x 768 dots) Lens Powered zoom Powered focus control 1 to 1.
55 ENGLISH Interface ports RGB2 input terminal Video input/output terminal S-video input terminal Serial input/output terminal Remote1 input/output terminal Remote2 terminal DVI-D terminal LAN terminal 1 set of high-density, D-sub 15p (female) [For YP B P R input] Y: 1.
56 Compatible Signal List NTSC/NTSC4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080/60i 1080/50i 720/60p VGA400 VGA480 SVGA MAC16 XGA MXGA MAC21 MSXGA SXGA UXGA 720 720 720 720 720 720 1 920.
57 ENGLISH 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.
58 Dimensions LAMP1 LAMP2 POWER TEMP D LP >PC< TBMU448 RGB 2 IN VD SYNC/HD B/P B G/Y R R/P SERIAL REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN IN OUT LAN DVI-D IN RGB 1 IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN IN OUT 86.
59 ENGLISH T rademark 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.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ c Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2004 M0804-1094.
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