Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-D5500U PT-D5500UL Operating Instructions

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KEYSTONE
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 OFF16ENTER
POSITION
The position where the images are displayed can
be moved here.
: The position is moved horizontally.
: The position is moved vertically.
ASPECT
AUTO : (For S-Video/Video signals only)
If an S1 video signal is applied to the S-
VIDEO port, the picture is automatically...

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How to use ADVANCED MENU
ADVANCED MENU
SELSCT RETRN INPUT RESOLUTION
1 CLAMP POS.
SXGA SXGA MODE RASTER POSITION
ENTER
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SELECT ENTER RETRN
INPUT RESOLUTION
Input resolution adjustment achieves the best
image when the screen flickers or halo is observed
around the contour.
: These select the items listed below.
: These select the value.
“TOTAL DOTS”, “DISPLAY DOTS”, “TOTAL
LINES” and “DISPLAY LINES”
Each item automatically displays a value in
response to the type of the...

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OPTION 1 settings
OPTION1
COLOR CORRECTION
MEMORY LOAD
DEFAULT
MEMORY SAVE
MEMORY1OFF CONTRAST MODE
AUTO SIGNAL
SELECT RETRNENTER
COLOR CORRECTION
OFF : Standard setting
USER : The six colors 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
BPR.
Press the “ENTER” button to make the
detailed settings.
CONTRAST MODE
There are two modes for adjusting to the operating
environment.
NORMAL : The contrast is set to normal...

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OPTION 2 settings
OPTION2
ID
LAMP SELECT
AUTO POW. OFF
PASSWORD FUNC1DUAL
LAMP POWER
HIGH
RS232C FRONT/REAR
FRONT
DESK/CEILING
DESK
SYSTEM INFORMATION
FAN CONTROL1
NORMAL
FAN CONTROL2
HORIZ.
LAMP POW
DISABLE
 
ALL
SELECT ADJ RETRN
ID
The projector has an ID number setting function
that helps the user to control two or more projectors
either simultaneously or separately with a single
remote control. The ID number is set to “ALL” by
default. Hence the ID number need not be set
when only one projector is...

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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.
OUT BAUDRATE : 9 600, 19 200 or 38 400 is
selected.
OUT PARITY : NONE, EVEN or ODD is
selected.
VPS SYSTEM : MASTER or SLAVE is
selected.
GROUP : A to Z is selected. MASTER
or SLAVE is also selected.
SYSTEM INFORMATION
The projector’s system information...

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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.The projector’s security function enables the password
input screen to be displayed or a company’s URL
address to be set and displayed underneath the
projected images.
: Search through the various types of test
patterns
Cycle of displayed internal
test patterns
• Results of adjustment on the image,
picture quality, position,...

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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.
DHCP : Set the DHCP item to ON when
to acquire an IP address
automatically using the DHCP
server. 
Set to OFF if DHCP server is not
used.
IP ADDRESS : Enter the IP address if DHCP
server is not used.
NET MASK : Enter the net mask if DHCP
server is not used....

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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.
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...

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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.Attention
Power “ON”
Power “OFF”
Switch input modes
Query for active 
lamp mode 
Active lamp mode
Lamp power setting
In standby mode, commands other than “PON” are invalid.
 • While the lamp is ON and being controlled, a “PON” command will not be...

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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.
Using the REMOTE 2 terminal
D-Sub 9-pin (female) 
external appearance
• The following buttons on the remote control and the operation area of the projector can no longer
be operated when pins  and  are...