Panasonic PT-EX500U User manual

SPEC FILE
Product Number : PT-EX500/EX500L
Product Name : LCD Projectors
As of July 2012. S ecifications and a earance are subject to change without notice.
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The PT-EX500L is not equi ed with a lens.

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
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ain unit
Power supply
Power consumption
Optical system
LCD panel Panel size
Display method
Pixels
Pixel configuration
Lens PT-EX500
PT-EX500L
Lamp
Screen size
Brightness*2
Center-to-corner uniformity*2
Contrast*2
Resolution
Scanning frequency DMI/DVI-I
RGB
YPBPR(YCBCR)
Video/S-Video
Optical axis shift
Keystone correction range
Installation
Built-in speaker Size
Output power
100– 240 V AC, 50/60 z
490 W (492 VA) (0.4 W with STANDBY MODE set to ECO*1, 11 W with
STANDBY MODE set to NETWORK.)
Dichroic mirror separation/prism synthesis system
20.0 mm (0.8 inches) diagonal (4:3 aspect ratio)
Transparent LCD panel (× 3, R/G/B)
786,432 (1,024 × 768) × 3, total of 2,359,296 pixels
Stripe
Powered zoom/focus lens (1.7–2.8:1), F 1.7–2.3, f 26.9 –45.4 mm
Optional powered zoom/focus lenses and fixed-focus lens
330 W U M lamp
1.02–10.16 m (40–400 inches), 4:3 aspect ratio
5,000 lumens (LAMP POWER: AUTO/NORMAL)
90%
2,000:1 (full on / full off, LAMP POWER: AUTO)
1,024 × 768 pixels (Input signals that exceed this resolution will be
converted to 1,024 × 768 pixels.)
f: 26 – 80 k z, fV: 23–85 z, dot clock: 162 M z or lower
f: 15–120 k z, fV: 48–100 z, dot clock: 230 M z or lower
(Signals exceeding the dot clock rate of 140 M z are downsampled.)
480i (525i): f 15.75 k z; fV60 z,
576i (625i): f 15.63 k z; fV50 z,
480p (525p): f 31.50 k z; fV60 z,
576p (625p): f 31.25 k z; fV50 z,
720 (750)/60p: f 45.00 k z; fV60 z,
720 (750)/50p: f 37.50 k z; fV50 z,
1035/60i: f 33.75 k z; fV60 z,
1080 (1125)/60i: f 33.75 k z; fV60 z,
1080 (1125)/50i: f 28.13 k z; fV50 z,
1080/25p: f 28.13 k z; fV25 z,
1080/25sF: f 28.13 k z; fV50 z,
1080/24p: f 27.00 k z; fV24 z,
1080/24sF: f 27.00 k z; fV48 z,
1080/30p: f 33.75 k z; fV30 z,
1080/30sF: f 33.75 k z; fV60 z,
1080/60p: f 67.50 k z; fV60 z,
1080/50p: f 56.25 k z; fV50 z
f: 15.75 k z, fV: 60 z [NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60]
f: 15.63 k z, fV: 50 z [PAL/PAL-N/SECAM]
Vertical: ±50% (powered), horizontal: ±10% (powered)
NOTE: Optical axis shift function cannot be operated when used with the ET-ELW21.
Vertical: ±40°
Ceiling/floor, front/rear
3.7 cm (1-15/32 inches) (round) × 1
10 W (monaural)
Specifications

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PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
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Terminals INPUT 1
DMI IN
DVI-D IN
RGB IN
R, G, B
INPUT 2
[RGB input]
R, G, B
Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)
VIDEO
INPUT 3
[Component input]
Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
MONITOR OUT (RGB output)
AUDIO IN 1
AUDIO IN 2
AUDIO IN 3
VARIABLE AUDIO OUT
SERIAL IN
REMOTE IN
LAN
Power cord length
Cabinet materials
Dimensions (W × × D) PT-EX500
PT-EX500L
Weight PT-EX500
PT-EX500L
Operation noise*2
Operating temperature
Menu selection
DMI 19-pin × 1, Deep Color, DCP compatible
480p (525p), 576p (625p), 720 (750)/60p, 720 (750)/50p, 1035/60i,
1080 (1125)/60i, 1080 (1125)/50i, 1080/25p, 1080/25sF, 1080/24p,
1080/24sF, 1080/30p, 1080/30sF, 1080/60p, 1080/50p,
VGA (640 × 480) – WUXGA*2(1,920 × 1,200)
Audio signal: linear PCM (sampling frequencies: 48 k z, 44.1 k z,
32 k z)
DVI-D 24-pin × 1, DVI 1.0 compliant, compatible with DCP, compati-
ble with single link only
480p (525p), 576p (625p), 720 (750)/60p, 720 (750)/50p, 1035/60i,
1080 (1125)/60i, 1080 (1125)/50i, 1080/25p, 1080/25sF, 1080/24p,
1080/24sF, 1080/30p, 1080/30sF, 1080/60p, 1080/50p,
VGA (640 × 480) – WUXGA*2(1,920 × 1,200)
D-sub D 15-pin (female) ×1
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
G: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms;
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
D/VD, SYNC: high impedance, TTL (positive/negative)
NOTE: SYNC/HD and VD terminals do not accept tri-level sync signals.
Menu selection
BNC × 5 (RGB/YPBPR/YCBCR× 1)
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
G: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms;
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
D/VD, SYNC: high impedance, TTL (positive/negative)
NOTE: SYNC/HD and VD terminals do not accept tri-level sync signals.
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal);
PB(CB), PR(CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
BNC × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Menu selection
RCA pin × 3 (YPBPR/YCBCR× 1)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal);
PB(CB), PR(CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
RCA pin × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Mini DIN 4-pin × 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p; C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
D-sub D 15-pin (female) ×1
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
G: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms;
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
D/VD, SYNC: high impedance, TTL (positive/negative)
M3 (L, R) × 1, 0.5 Vrms, input impedance: 22 kilohms or more
M3 (L, R) × 1, 0.5 Vrms, input impedance: 22 kilohms or more
RCA (L, R) × 2, 0.5 Vrms, input impedance: 22 kilohms or more
M3 (L, R) × 1 (monitor out: 0 – 2.0 Vrms, variable)
D-sub 9-pin (female) × 1, for external control (RS-232C compliant)
M3 jack × 1 for wired remote control or link control
RJ-45 × 1, for network connection, 100Base-TX/10Base-T, compliant
with PJLink™
3.0 m (9 ft10 in)
Molded plastic
489.5 × 164*4× 434 mm
(19-9/32 × 6-15/32*4× 17-3/32 inches) (with supplied lens)
489.5 × 164*4× 370 mm
(19-9/32 × 6-15/32*4× 14-9/16 inches) (without lens)
Approx. 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs) (with supplied lens)
Approx. 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs) (without lens)
37 dB (LAMP POWER: NORMAL), 31 dB (LAMP POWER: ECO 1/ ECO 2)
0–40 °C (32–104 °F) up to 1,000 m (3,280 ft) above sea level, with fan
control set to OFF,
0–30 °C (32–86 °F) between 1,000 m and 2,000 m (3,280 ft and 6,561
ft) above sea level, with fan control set to ON 1,

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PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
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Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
*1 When the standby mode is set to eco, network functions such as power on over the LAN network will not operate, and the serial output termi-
nal cannot be used. Also, only certain commands can be received for external control using the serial terminal.
*2 easurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO 21118 international standards.
*3 WUXGA resolution is supported only when the signals are compliant with VESA CVT-RB (Coordinated Video Timing-Reduced Blanking).
*4 With legs at shortest position.
*5 Operation range differs depending on environments.
Operating humidity
Remote control unit
Power supply
Operation range*5
Dimensions (W × × D)
Weight
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Zoom lens (1.3–1.7:1)
Zoom lens (2.8–4.6:1)
Zoom lens (4.6– 7.2:1)
Fixed-focus lens (0.8:1)
Ceiling mount bracket
Bracket assembly
Replacement lamp unit
Replacement filter unit
0–30 °C (32–86 °F) between 2,000 m and 2,700 m (6,561 ft and 8,858
ft) above sea level, with fan control set to ON 2.
20%–80% (no condensation)
3 V DC (R03/LR03/AAA type battery × 2)
Approx. 5 m (16 ft5 in) when operated from directly in front of the sig-
nal receptor
48 × 145 × 27 mm (1-7/8 × 5-23/32 × 1-1/16 inches)
Approx. 102 g (3.6 oz) (including batteries)
Power cord (× 1)
Power cord holder (× 1)
Wireless/wireled remote control unit (× 1)
Batteries for remote control (AAA/R03/LR03 type × 2)
Computer cable (× 1)
Software CD-ROM (Logo Transfer Software, Multi Projector Monitoring
& Control Software) (× 1)
ET-ELW20
ET-ELT20
ET-ELT21
ET-ELW21
ET-PKE200 (for high ceilings)
ET-PKE200S (for low ceilings)
ET-PKE200B
ET-LAE200
ET-RFE200

370 (14-9/16 )64 ( 2-17/32 )
345 (13-19/32)
434 (17-3 / 32)
412 (16-7/32) 286 (11-1/4)
489.5 (19-9/32)
164
(6 -15/32 )
155
(6-3/32)
9
(11 / 32 )
Dimensions
unit : mm (inch)
NOTE: This illustration is not drawn to scale.
The illustration shows the PT-EX500.
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LCD Projectors
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Terminals
INPUT 2
SYNC/HD VD
R/PRS-VIDEO PB/CB1
23
L
REMOTE IN SERIAL IN
DVI-D
RGBMONITOR OUT
LAN
R
VIDEO/Y PR/CR
B/PBVIDEO/G/Y
INPUT 3 AUDIO IN
INPUT 1
VAEI A B LE
AUDIO OUT
1
6789
10 12
11 13 14
23 4 5
1 LAN connector
2 RGB output
3 RGB input
4 DMI Input
5 DVI-D input
6 RGB/component/video input
7 S-Video
8 Component/video input
9 Audio 1 input
10 Audio 2 input
11 Audio 3 input
12 Remote input
13 Audio output
14 Serial input

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
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Standard setting-up position
Caution:
• All construction work should be done by a qualified technician.
• When mounting to the ceiling, use the special mounting bracket. To prevent the projector from swaying or drop-
ping, attach the wire between the mounting bracket and the ceiling.
Upper edge of projected image
Lower edge of projected image
Projected image
L
L
L
Projected image
HH
∅54
(2-1/8)
60
(2-3/8)
60
(2-3/8)
120
(4-23/32)
60
(2-3/8)
60 (2-3/8)
120
(4-23/32)
860–1,460*2
*2
*2
*2
(33-27/32–
57-15/32)
951–1,551
(37-7/16 – 61-1/16)
184.5
(7-1/4)
185.5A*1
(7-5/16 )
unit : mm (inch)
*1 When the lens protrudes to the maximum.
A: 83.5 mm (3-9/32 in) with the ET-ELW20
64 mm (2-17/32 in) with the supplied lens
88 mm (3-15/32 in) with the ET-ELT20
84 mm (3-5/16 in) with the ET-ELT21
54 mm (2-1/8 in) with the ET-ELW21
*2 Adjustable in 30 mm (1-3/16 in) steps.
NOTE:
Illustrations show the projector
i nstalled using optional ceiling mount
bracket ET-PKE200H and bracket assembly
ET-PKE200B.
This illustration is not drawn to scale.

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LCD Projectors
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1.02
1.27
1.52
1.78
2.03
2.29
2.54
3.05
3.81
5.08
6.35
7.62
10.16
Screen size
(diagonal)
min. max. min. max
Zoom
Zoom
lenses
Fixed-focus
Fixed-
focus
lens
Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge
of screen to
center of lens (H)
min. max.
Supplied lens
min. [m] [in] max.
ET-ELW20
Zoom lens
ET-ELT20
Zoom lens
ET-ELT21
Zoom lens
ET-ELW21
Fixed-focus
lens
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
120
150
200
250
300
400
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.61
0.76
0.91
1.07
1.22
1.37
1.52
1.83
2.29
3.05
3.81
4.57
6.10
0.60
0.77
0.93
1.10
1.26
1.43
1.59
1.92
2.42
3.24
4.07
4.89
6.54
0.31
0.38
0.46
0.53
0.61
0.69
0.76
0.91
1.14
1.52
1.91
2.29
3.05
2.26
2.83
3.41
3.98
4.56
5.14
5.71
6.86
8.59
11.47
14.35
17.23
22.99
1.35
1.70
2.05
2.40
2.75
3.10
3.45
4.15
5.20
6.95
8.70
10.45
13.95
3.65
4.59
5.53
6.47
7.41
8.35
9.29
11.17
14.00
18.70
23.40
28.11
37.51
5.78
7.27
8.77
10.27
11.77
13.26
14.76
17.75
22.24
29.73
37.21
44.70
59.67
1.30
1.64
1.98
2.32
2.66
3.00
3.34
4.01
5.03
6.73
8.42
10.12
13.51
0.97
1.23
1.49
1.74
2.00
2.26
2.51
3.03
3.80
5.08
6.37
7.65
10.22
2.19
2.77
3.34
3.92
4.50
5.07
5.65
6.80
8.53
11.41
14.30
17.18
22.94
3.56
4.50
5.44
6.38
7.32
8.27
9.21
11.09
13.92
18.63
23.34
28.05
37.47
1.02
1.27
1.52
1.78
2.03
2.29
2.54
3.05
3.81
5.08
6.35
7.62
10.16
Screen size
(diagonal)
min. max. min. max
Zoom
Zoom
lenses
Fixed-focus
Fixed-
focus
lens
Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge
of screen to
center of lens (H)
min. max.
Supplied lens
min. [m] [in] max.
ET-ELW20
Zoom lens
ET-ELT20
Zoom lens
ET-ELT21
Zoom lens
ET-ELW21
Fixed-focus
lens
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
120
150
200
250
300
400
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
6.0
7.5
10.0
12.5
15.0
20.0
2.0
2.5
3.1
3.6
4.1
4.7
5.2
6.3
7.9
10.6
13.3
16.0
21.5
1.0
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.3
2.5
3.0
3.8
5.0
6.3
7.5
10.0
7.4
9.3
11.2
13.1
15.0
16.9
18.7
22.5
28.2
37.6
47.1
56.5
75.4
4.4
5.6
6.7
7.9
9.0
10.2
11.3
13.6
17.0
22.8
28.5
34.3
45.8
12.0
15.1
18.1
21.2
24.3
27.4
30.5
36.7
45.9
61.3
76.8
92.2
123.1
19.0
23.9
28.8
33.7
38.6
43.5
48.4
58.2
73.0
97.5
122.1
146.7
195.8
4.3
5.4
6.5
7.6
8.7
9.8
10.9
13.2
16.5
22.1
27.6
33.2
44.3
3.2
4.0
4.9
5.7
6.6
7.4
8.2
9.9
12.5
16.7
20.9
25.1
33.5
7.2
9.1
11.0
12.9
14.8
16.6
18.5
22.3
28.0
37.4
46.9
56.4
75.3
11.7
14.8
17.8
20.9
24.0
27.1
30.2
36.4
45.7
61.1
76.6
92.0
122.9
Projection distance for 4:3 aspect ratio screen
Unit: feet
Unit: meters
• The value for L (distance to screen) varies slightly within ±5% depending on the zoom lens characteristics.
• The zoom lens characteristics may cause slight image distortion.
• When vertical keystone correction is used, the image is corrected in the direction that reduces its projected size.
• The brightness varies depending on the zoom setting.
Note: When the fixed-focus lens ET-ELW21 is mounted, the optical lens shift function cannot be used.

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PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
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Calculation of the projection distance
For a screen size different from the above, use the equation below to calculate the projection distance.
• Distances calculated with the above equations will include a slight error.
minimum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.025700 - 0.055800
maximum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.035000 - 0.054000
minimum L (m) = (diagonal screen si e in inches) × 0.033900 - 0.055300
maximum L (m) = (diagonal screen si e in inches) × 0.057600 - 0.048000
minimum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.057640 - 0.114200
maximum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.094060 - 0.112900
minimum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.094210 - 0.213200
maximum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.149700 - 0.210900
(fixed focus) L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.016500 - 0.058500
ET-ELW20
Supplied lens
ET-ELT20
ET-ELT21
ET-ELW21
Aspect ratio 4:3
H
(Width of
projected image)
V
(Height of
projected image)
0.5V0.5V
0.1H0.1H
Standard postition
of projected image
360°
-10°
+10°
Shift range
Optical axis shift function allows to shift
the position of a projected image as
shown on the right.
Installable angle
Install the projector at an angle within the range shown below.
• Vertical direction
The projector may be installed at a vertical
angle of 360°.
• Horizontal direction
The projector may be installed at a horizontal
angle of ±10°.
• The ET-ELW21 is a fixed short-focus lens.
Therefore, the lens shift function provided in the
main unit cannot be used.

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Display mode Display
resolution
(dots)*1
Scanning frequency
H
(kHz)
V
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Format
720 × 480i
720 × 576i
720 × 480i
720 × 576i
720 × 480i
720 × 576i
640 × 480i
768 × 576i
640 × 480
768 × 576
1280 × 720
1920 × 1035i
1920 × 1080i
1920 × 1080
640 × 400
640 × 480
720 × 400
640 × 480
800 × 600
832 × 624
1024 × 768
1024 × 768i
1024 × 768
15.7
15.6
15.7
15.6
31.5
31.3
15.7
15.6
31.5
31.3
37.5
45.0
33.8
28.1
33.8
27.0
28.1
33.8
56.3
67.5
33.8
28.1
27.0
31.5
31.5
37.5
37.9
37.9
43.3
31.5
35.0
35.0
32.7
34.5
35.2
37.9
37.9
38.0
38.6
46.9
48.1
53.7
49.7
43.4
44.0
46.9
47.0
48.4
48.5
58.0
56.5
60.0
60.3
61.0
62.0
63.5
68.7
35.5
36.0
60.2
59.9
50.0
59.9
50.0
60.0
50.0
60.0
50.0
59.9
50.0
50.0
60.0
60.0
50.0
60.0
24.0
25.0
30.0
50.0
60.0
60.0
50.0
48.0
70.1
59.9
75.0
72.8
74.4
85.0
70.1
66.6
66.7
51.1
55.4
56.3
60.3
61.0
60.5
60.3
75.0
72.2
85.1
74.6
60.1
54.6
58.2
58.3
60.0
60.0
72.0
70.1
75.0
74.9
75.7
77.1
79.4
85.0
87.0
87.2
75.1
–
–
27.0
27.0
27.0
27.0
12.3
14.8
25.2
29.5
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
148.5
148.5
74.3
74.3
74.3
28.3
25.2
31.5
31.5
31.5
36.0
25.1
31.3
30.2
32.7
36.4
36.0
40.0
40.0
40.1
38.6
49.5
50.0
56.3
57.3
65.0
59.1
63.0
61.7
65.0
65.2
74.7
75.0
78.8
79.3
81.0
84.4
83.4
94.5
44.9
47.3
80.0
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM
480i (525i)
576i (625i)
480p (525p)
576p (625p)
480i (525i)
576i (625i)
480p (525p)
576p (625p)
720p
1035i
1080i
1080p
1080psf/30
1080psf/25
1080psf/24
VGA
MAC LC13
MAC13
SVGA
MAC16
XGA
MAC19
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
HDMI
HDMI/DVI-D
YPBPR/RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/
YPBPR/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D
RGB
*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
List of compatible signals
The signals that can be input to this projector are shown in the table below. orizontal scanning fre-
quencies of 15 k z to 100 k z (15 k z to 120 k z for RGB signals), vertical scanning frequencies of
24 z to 120 z (48 z to 100 z for RGB signals), and a dot clock of 162 M z maximum (230 M z
maximum for RGB signals) can be input.
NOTE: The native resolution of this projector is 1,024 × 768 pixels. If the display resolution of the input signal is different from the
native resolution, image compression or expansion will be used to convert the input signal to a level within the native resolution.

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
SFL12M008-2
10/15
Display mode Display
resolution
(dots)*1
Scanning frequency
H
(kHz)
V
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Format
1280 × 768
1280 × 800
1360 × 768
1366 × 768
1376 × 768
1152 × 870
1152 × 900
1280 × 960
1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024i
1280 × 960
1280 × 1024
1400 × 1050
1440 × 900
1600 × 1200
1680 × 1050
1920 × 1200
47.8
60.3
68.6
41.2
49.6
49.7
58.3
56.0
57.7
60.0
62.8
64.0
71.6
47.7
56.2
46.5
48.4
68.7
64.2
61.2
61.9
71.4
60.0
60.3
62.5
63.3
63.4
63.7
63.8
63.9
64.0
71.7
77.0
80.0
81.1
91.1
46.4
50.0
50.0
75.0
80.0
62.5
64.0
64.0
64.7
65.1
65.3
65.4
55.9
74.9
75.0
81.3
87.5
93.8
106.3
65.3
74.0
74.6
59.9
74.9
84.8
50.0
60.1
59.8
70.0
70.0
72.0
72.0
74.9
60.0
84.9
60.0
72.0
50.0
60.0
75.1
70.4
65.2
66.0
75.6
60.0
58.1
58.6
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.2
60.0
60.0
67.2
72.0
75.0
76.1
85.0
86.7
86.0
94.0
75.1
75.1
58.6
60.0
60.2
59.9
59.9
60.0
60.1
59.9
60.0
60.0
65.0
70.0
75.0
85.0
60.0
59.9
59.9
79.5
102.3
117.5
68.6
79.4
83.5
98.9
95.0
97.8
102.8
106.5
108.0
122.5
86.7
100.2
67.4
86.7
1000.0
94.6
92.0
94.5
105.1
108.0
93.1
108.0
108.2
111.5
109.5
108.2
107.4
108.0
117.0
130.1
135.0
135.0
157.5
78.7
80.0
80.0
126.0
135.2
108.0
108.2
108.0
101.0
122.4
121.8
122.9
106.5
161.9
162.0
175.5
189.0
202.5
229.5
146.3
154.0
193.3
WXGA
MAC21
SXGA
MAC
SXGA+
WXGA+
UXGA
UXGA*2
WSXGA+
WUXGA
WUXGA*2
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
HDMI/DVI-D
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
*2 The “REAL” mode of “SCREEN” setting cannot be operated for these modes.

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
SFL12M008-2
11/15
Serial connector
The serial connector complies with RS-232C. To control the projector from a personal computer, com-
mands must be input through communication software, based on the format and satisfying the commu-
nication conditions shown below.
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.
Communication conditions (factory setting)
Pin assignments and signal names
6
15
9
D-sub 9-pin (female) Serial input
Description
NC
Transmitted data
Received data
Connected internally
Ground
Signal name
–
TXD
RXD
–
GND
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Description
NC
Connected internally
Connected internally
NC
Signal name
–
CTS
RTS
–
No.
6
7
8
9
CAUTION
• It may not be possible to send or receive commands for about 10 to 60 seconds when the lamp is first turned on. If this occurs, wait for 60 sec-
onds, then try sending or receiving again.
• When sending multiple commands, be sure to wait for at least 0.5 second after receiving a response from the projector before sending the next
command.
• Additional time is sometimes required for response due to processing inside the projector. Set the time-out period for command response to 10
seconds or more.
• When using two or more units, set different IDs for each unit.
Start
(1 byte)
End
(1 byte)
Colon
(1 byte)
Semicolon
(1 byte)
(2 byte)
ID designator
01 to 64: Address number
0A to 0Z: Group ID
ZZ: All units (ID ALL)
ID: 2 characters
(2 bytes) Parameters
(undefined length)
Command
(3 bytes)
(Control and/or query commands)
STX ETXC1P1P2...PnC2ADI1I2 C3:;
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
S parameter
RS-232C-compliant
Start-stop synchronization
19,200 bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
None
None

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
SFL12M008-2
12/15
Control commands
Command : Parameter Function Callback
PON
POF
IIS:HD1
IIS:DVI
IIS:RG1
IIS:RG2
IIS:CP1
IIS:VD1
IIS:CP2
IIS:SVD
IIS:VD2
OLP:2
OLP:0
OLP:3
OLP:4
OSH:0
OSH:1
OFZ:1
OFZ:0
OAS
VSE:0
VSE:6
VSE:2
VSE:40
VSE:5
VSE:50
VPM:STD
VPM:DYN
VPM:CIN
VPM:REA
On
Off
Input 1 [HDMI]
Input 1 [DVI-D]
Input 1 [RGB (PC)]
Input 2 [RGB (PC)]
Input 2 [RGB (YPBPR/YCBCR)]
Input 2 [Video]
Input 3 [component]
Input 3 [S-Video]
Input 3 [Video]
Auto
Normal
Eco 1
Eco 2
Off
On
On
Off
Normal
Full
Wide (16:9)
Zoom
Real
Custom
Standard
Dynamic
Cinema
Real
Standby power
Input selection
Lamp power
AV mute
Freeze
Auto setup
Screen (aspect)
Picture
PON
POF
IIS:HD1
IIS:DVI
IIS:RG1
IIS:RG2
IIS:CP1
IIS:VD1
IIS:CP2
IIS:SVD
IIS:VD2
OLP:2
OLP:0
OLP:3
OLP:4
OSH:0
OSH:1
OFZ:1
OFZ:0
OAS
VSE:0
VSE:6
VSE:2
VSE:40
VSE:5
VSE:50
VPM:STD
VPM:DYN
VPM:CIN
VPM:REA
Cable specifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PC (DTE)Projector
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC
* Do not send PON, POF or OSH commands continuously in a short period of time. Doing so may burst the lamp or shorten the lamp replacement
cycle.
* When a command that cannot be executed during standby mode is sent, the projector will send an ER401 command in reply.

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
SFL12M008-2
13/15
Status request commands
Command:Parameter Function DescriptionCallback
QPW
QIN
QLP
QSH
QFZ
QSE
QPM
QST
Q$L:1
QTM:0
QTM:2
Main power status
Input signal status
Lamp power mode status
AV mute function status
Freeze function status
Aspect mode status
Picture mode status
Projector run time
Lamp run time
Temperature status
Off
On
Input 1 [HDMI]
Input 1 [DVI-D]
Input 1 [RGB (PC)]
Input 2 [RGB (PC)]
Input 2 [RGB (YPBPR/YCBCR)]
Input 2 [Video]
Input 3 [component]
Input 3 [S-Video]
Input 3 [Video]
Auto
Normal
Eco 1
Eco 2
Off
On
On
Off
Normal
Full
Wide (16:9)
Zoom
Real
Custom
Normal
Full
Standard
Dynamic
Cinema
Real
00000 – 99999 hours
0000 – 9999 hours
Air intake
Panel section
000
001
HD1
DVI
RG1
RG2
CP1
VD1
CP2
SVD
VD2
2
0
3
4
0
1
0
1
0
6
2
40
5
50
0
6
STD
DYN
CIN
REA
p1p2p3p4p5
p1p2p3p4
p1p2p3p4/p5p6p7p8 *1
p1p2p3p4/p5p6p7p8 *1
Command example
To set the AV mute function on, send the command as shown below.
ADZZ OSH : 1;ETX
ID Address
ZZ: ID ALL
Command
STX
Start
Character code 02
Parameter End
Character code 03
NOTE: When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.
*1 p1p2p3p4 = Celsius (°C), p5p6p7p8 = Fahrenheit (°F)
NOTE: If a wrong command is received, the projector will send an ER401 or ER402 command to the computer.

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
SFL12M008-2
14/15
Notes on projector placement and operation
The projector uses a high-wattage lamp that becomes very hot during operation. Please observe the
following precautions.
1. Never place objects on top of the projector.
2. Make sure there is an unobstructed space of 1,000 mm (3 feet 3 inches) or more around the pro-
jector’s exhaust openings.
3. Do not stack projector units directly on top of one another for the purpose of multiple (stacked)
projection. When stacking projector units, be sure to provide the amount of space indicated below
between them. These space requirements also apply to installations where only one projector unit
is operating at one time and the other unit is used as a backup.
4. Make sure that nothing blocks the projector’s air intake and exhaust openings. Also, install the pro-
jector so that cool or hot air from other air conditioning equipment does not flow directly toward
the projector’s air intake or exhaust openings.
5. Do not install the projector in an enclosed space. If it is necessary to install it in an enclosed
space, add a separate ventilation system. If ventilation is insufficient, hot air will accumulate at the
intake opening. This may cause the projector’s protective circuit to interrupt projector operation.
6. If the projector is installed in an enclosed space, ensure that the projector’s intake and exhaust
openings are not blocked. Take particular care to ensure that hot air from the exhaust openings is
not sucked into the intake openings.
7. When installing the projector in any manner other than floor mounting with the adjuster legs, use
the five threaded ceiling mount holes (screw diameter: M6, projector interior thread length: 12 mm)
to secure the projector.
1000 mm (3 ft 3 in)
or more
500 mm
(1 ft 8 in)
or more
1000 mm
(3 ft 3 in)
or more
Do not stack projector
units directly on top of
one another.
500 mm
(1 ft 8 in)
or more
Direction of air intake and exhaust
Intake
Exhaust

SPEC FI L E
PT-EX500/EX500L
LCD Projectors
As of July 2012
SFL12M008-2
15/15
Operating the projector continuously
1. If the projector is to be operated continuously 12 hours or more, lamp replacement cycle duration
becomes shorter.
2. The lamp replacement cycle duration becomes shorter if the projector is operated repeatedly for short
periods.
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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