Planar PY5500 User Manual

PY5500
USER MANUAL

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This manual is designed for use with the PY5500 industrial display. Information in this
document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to
the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change
without notice.

Copyright 2008

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in
any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Trademarks

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FCC compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Federal communications commission (FCC) statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Important recycling instructions

Lamp(s) inside this product contains mercury. This product may contain other
electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or
dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal laws. For more information,
contact the Electronic industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG
For lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG

Symbol explanations

Disposal:
Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for disposal of electrica
and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use of separate recycling
collection services.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................ 4

Overview ............................................................................................................................. 6

Notes ........................................................................................................................... 6

Features ....................................................................................................................... 6

Package Contents ........................................................................................................ 6

Identifying Controls and Connections ........................................................................ 6

Front Panel .......................................................................................................... 7

Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 7

Connection Panel ............................................................................................... 8

Installation .......................................................................................................................... 9

Setup ........................................................................................................................... 9

Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 9

Interfaces ............................................................................................................ 9

Connecting the Power Cord ............................................................................... 9

Connecting Using HDMI Cable (BEST) ............................................................... 9

Connecting to a Computer .......................................................................................... 9

Basic operation ................................................................................................................. 10

Information ............................................................................................................... 10

A. Connecting the Power Cable ....................................................................... 10

B. Turning Power On ......................................................................................... 10

C. Selecting Input Source ................................................................................. 10

D. Turning Power Off ........................................................................................ 10

Menu Screen ............................................................................................................. 10

Remote control ................................................................................................. 11

Remote control key function ........................................................................... 12

OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Function ........................................................ 12

OSD Operation ................................................................................................................. 15

Structure of OSD Menus ........................................................................................... 15

Product Specifications ..................................................................................................... 17

Display Timing Tables ....................................................................................................... 19

Serial Communications .................................................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 26

Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................... 27

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Important Safety Instructions

This product is designed and manufactured to operate within defined design limits, and misuse may result in electric
shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use
and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before operating the display. Keep these
instructions in a safe place for future reference.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before
connecting other components to the monitor.

• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the monitor. A damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning
the monitor. Do not use a liquid or a spray cleaner for cleaning the product. Do not use
abrasive cleaners.

• Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to insure compatibility.

• When moving the monitor from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature,

condensation may form on the housing. Do not turn on the monitor immediately after this to
avoid causing fire, electric shock or component damage.

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable cart, stand, or table. If the monitor falls, it can injure
a person and cause serious damage to the appliance. Use only a cart or stand recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the monitor.

• A distance of at least 3 feet should be maintained between the monitor and any heat source,
i.e. radiator, heater, oven, amplifier etc. Do not install the product close to smoke. Operating
the product close to smoke or moisture may cause fire or electric shock.

• Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To
ensure reliable operation of the monitor and to protect it from overheating, be sure these
openings are not blocked or covered. Do not place the monitor in a bookcase or cabinet
unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push any object into the slot on the monitor cabinet. Do not place any objects on the
top of the product. It could short circuit parts causing a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquids on the monitor.

• The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.

• The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that specified in the
User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer.

• Do not overload power strips and extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric
shock.

• The wall socket shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

• Only the marked power source can be used for the product. Any power source other than the

specified one may cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not touch the power cord during lightning. To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the
power cord during electrical storms.

• Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or when it will not be used for long period of time.
This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges.

• Do not attempt to repair or service the product yourself. Opening or removing the back
cover may expose you to high voltages, the risk of electric shock, and other hazards. If repair
is required, please contact your dealer and refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

• Keep the product away from moisture. Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. If
water penetrates into the product, unplug the power cord and contact your dealer.
Continuous use in this case may result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs. If any smoke or odor becomes apparent,
unplug the power cord and contact your dealer immediately. Do not try to repair the product
yourself.

• Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances. If the product is dropped and the housing is
damaged, the internal components may function abnormally. Unplug the power cord
immediately and contact your dealer for repair. Continued use of the product may cause fire
or electric shock.

• Do not install the product in an area with heavy dust or high humidity. Operating the
product in environments with heavy dust or high humidity may cause fire or electric shock.

• Follow instructions for moving the product. Ensure that the power connector and any other
cables are unplugged before moving the product.

• Hold the power connector when removing the power cable. Pulling the power cable itself
may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. When the product will
not be used for an extended period of time, unplug the power connector.

• To avoid risk of electric shock, do not touch the connector with wet hands.

• Insert batteries in accordance with instructions. Incorrect polarities may cause damage and

leakage of the batteries, operator injury and contamination the remote controller.

• If any of the following occurs please contact the dealer.

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Overview

The PY5500 is a native 1920 x 1080 HDTV monitor and can display true 1.07 G colors .

Notes

Features

• High brightness

• Dynamic contrast ratio

• Fast response time

• High color saturation

• Max resolution 1920 x 1080(Full HD format)

• Ultra wide viewing angle :176(H)/ 176(V)

• Support PIP function

• OSD in 2 languages

• 1HDMI inputs with HDCP key protection

Package Contents

Open the package and ensure that you have the following items:

Item

1 Power cord US type.x1

2 Screw

3 Cable Ties

4 Plastic Bag

5 VGA Signal Cable

6 HDMI Signal Cable

7 Remote Control

8 Batteries

Q’ty
1

2

2

1

1

1

1

2

Identifying Controls and Connections

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Front Panel

Control Panel

LED Light and
Front IR Sensor

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Connection Panel

90 degree rotation

│ is power on

○ is power off

Main power –Switch &
AC socket

Power Cord

AC Power cord
The power cord is used to power the LCD monitor from a standard wall outlet.

Connect the power cord into main power of the monitor where “│” is p o w e r o n , “ ○” i s power
off.

Input: 100-240V~ 3A 50/60Hz

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Installation

Setup

• Before connecting, turn off the monitor and any connected source equipment. After making
all connections, turn on the monitor first before turning on other devices.

• When connecting a computer, be sure that the computer is the last device turned on, after all
connections are made.

• Read the operation manuals of the video source equipment before making connections.

• Display ships in the following configuration

o OSD - Auto Power On.
o HDMI 1 Input Select
o On Screen Display (OSD) Locked

• To unlock OSD:

o Press Remote Down Arrow for 3 Seconds the press Enter.
o OSD menu should appear.
o Use Left or Right Remote Arrow to change OSD lock to Off.
o Press Menu
o Press Exit.

Unpacking

• PY5500 is packed inside a boxed carton. In order to protect the monitor during transportation,
additional packing material has been placed within the carton.

• Before unpacking your monitor, prepare a stable, level, and clean surface near a wall outlet for
your monitor.

• Set the monitor box in an upright position and open from the top of the box before removing
the top packaging material.

Interfaces

This monitor can be connected to any video source equipment utilizing the following interfaces

• High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

• HD-15 for VGA

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC socket on the rear of the monitor.

Connecting Using HDMI Cable (BEST)

Use a HDMI cable when connecting to video sources that utilize HDMI output.

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the monitor to the computer using an HD 15-pin VGA cable. Secure the cable connectors
by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug.

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Basic operation

Connect the required external source equipment to the monitor before following these procedures.

Information

The OSD is automatically preset to English. To change the on-screen display language, refer to
section E of the OSD Menu Function on page 19.

A. Connecting the Power Cable

Connect the power cord to the power cord connector on the back of the monitor. Plug the
power cord into an AC wall socket and press power switch to “•” to power on, or “•” to power off
the monitor.

B. Turning Power On

Once power switch is “on” (see above), press the Power ON button on the side of the monitor or
remote control.

C. Selecting Input Source

To select the Input Source for the monitor, press the SOURCE button on the side of the monitor or
press the desired source key on the remote control. Also, pressing the AUTO key on the remote
control will cycle to the next active source input.

D. Turning Power Off

To turn off the monitor, press the Power OFF button on the side of the monitor or remote control.

Menu Screen

The image and monitor settings can be adjusted through the MENU as listed on the monitor
button panel or remote control using the following procedures:

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Remote control

(A) Remote Control (B) Key Pad

It is OK if all buttons are not functional.

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Remote control key function

ITEM FUNCTION ITEM FUNCTION

On Monitor on MENU To enter OSD menu

OFF Monitor off

MUTE Audio mute

INFO To indicate the status

PC For VGA choice

Video 1 To choose Component source 1 N/A EXIT Exit

Video 2 To choose Component source 2 N/A ENTER Enter

AV1 To choose Composite source 1N/A AUTO Search next active port

AV2 To choose Composite source 2 N/A 16:9 Aspect ratio 16:9

S-Video To choose S-Video source N/A 4:3 Aspect ratio 4:3

PIP To choose PIP/PBP function Letterbox To choose letterbox aspect ratio

SWAP To exchange PIP/PBP function Freeze To freeze the display motion

Volume + Volume increase, N/A HDMI 1 To choose HDMI source 1

Volume – Volume decrease, N/A HDMI 2 To choose HDMI source 2, N/A

MODE

OSD lock

OSD Unlock  Down for 3 Seconds, then pres Enter.

To choose display mode (Sport, Cinema,

Game, Vivid, User defined), N/A`

Down for 3 Seconds, then pres Enter.

RS232 commands still work when Lock

▲
▼

◄
►

This brings up dealer menu

This brings up dealer menu

This brings up dealer menu

Menu Up

Menu Down

Menu Left

Menu Right

Note 1: Inserting the batteries

Insert two AAA batteries into the remote control. Make sure the (+) and (-) symbols on the batteries are matched with
the (+) and (-) symbols inside the battery compartment. Re-attach the battery cover.

Note 2: Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries:

• Only use the specified AAA batteries.

• Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to
personal injury.

• Inserting the batteries incorrectly may also result in cracking or leakage that may pose a fire risk or lead to
personal injury.

• Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. Keep the batteries away from children
and pets.

OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Function

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*Some of those functions may inactive by specific model

Main

Menu

Image

Settings

Sub-Menu

Scheme
Brightness 0~100(47)

Contrast 0~100(45)
Sharpness 0~24(12)
Saturation 0~100(55)
Hue 0~100(50)
Back Light 0~100(70)

Color Temp
&Gamma

Sub

-Submenu

Settings(Default) Notes

User, Vivid, Cinema, Game,
Sport(Vivid)

Color Temp
Gamma setting menu

Active only on Video
Mode

Active only on Video
Mode

Note 1

Main

Display

Settings

Aspect Ratio

Zoom 0~10(0)
Auto Scan On/Off(Off)

Select Source VGA, HDMI1 HDMI 2~4 disable

PIP Mode

PIP Position

Aspect Ratio

ZOOM IN
ZOOM OUT

Side by Side Scale

Auto Scan On/Off(Off)

Select Source PC, HDMI1

Main
PIP
Default
Return

Full Screen, Pillar Box, Letter Box (Full
Screen)

PIP

Off, Large PIP, Middle PIP, Small PIP,
Side-by-Side(Off)

Bottom-Right, Top-Left, Top-Right,
Bottom-Left(Bottom-Right)

Full Screen, Pillar Box, Letter Box(Full
Screen)

NA

Active when PIP Mode
are Large/Middle/Small
PIP
Active when PIP Mode
are Large/Middle/Small
PIP

Active when PIP Mode
are Side-by-Side

Active when PIP Mode is
On

HDMI 2~4 disable

OSD Transparency 0~100(0)

OSD Location

Basic

Settings

OSD Zoom On, Off(Off)
OSD Rotation 0, 90, 180, 270 degree (0 degree)
OSD Language English, Chinese(English)
OSD Timeout 5~120(30)

Up / Down / Left /
Right

NA

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Sleep Timer

A

Sleep Timer

Off, 15 Min, 30 Min, 60 Min, 90 Min,
120 Min(Off)

Off, 15Min, 30Min, 60Min, 90Min,
120Min(Off)

OSD Lock On, Off(On)

DPMS Mode On, Off(On)

MEMC Level Off, Low, Medium, High(Low)

advanced
Settings

Image Position

Auto Adjustment Yes, No(Yes)

Up / Down / Left /
Right

NA

Active only on VGA Mode

Phase 0~63
Clocks 0~100

Flesh Tone Off, Low, Medium, High(Off)

Active only on Video
Mode

Front LED On, Off(On)

IRFM

OFF, 1 Hour, 2 Hours, 4 Hours, Instant
(Off)

Avoid Image retention to
slight frame motion

Baud Rate 115200, 38400, 19200, 9600 (19200)

Change Uarto Planar, gPrboe

gProbe is locked at
115200

Monitor ID* 0~255(1)
Factory Reset Yes, No(No)

System

Status

Main and PIP
status

F/W Version 0001

Gamma

Color Temp

Main /PIP Source And Resolution

OFF, 2.2(2.2)

User, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K,
9300K(9300K)

is not OFF

ctive only when Gamma

Red Gain 128~384(256)

Note 1

Green Gain 128~384(256)
Blue Gain 128~384(256)
Red Offset -50 ~ 50(0)

Active only when Color
Temp is User

Green Offset -50 ~ 50(0)
Blue Offset -50 ~ 50(0)

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OSD Operation

Structure of OSD Menus

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Product Specifications

Item Specification Unit

Model no. CMO V546H1 - LH2
Resolution HDTV format 1920 x 1080 -

LCD panel

Brightness Typ.450 Nits
Contrast Ratio Typ.4000:1

Response time Typ. 4.5 ms(Gray to Gray) ms
Aspect Ratio 16 : 9
Separate Sync. TTL -

Graphic

Scan Rate

Performance

Power source

Power

consumption

Physical

Horizontal Sync.

Positive / Negative -

Vertical Sync. Positive / Negative ­Input Connector

HDMI1, HDMI2~HDMI4(Hidden and Disabled),
PC(VGA) S-PDIF, Wired IR, RS232

Horizontal 26~91
Vertical 48~85
Auto Adjust Clock, Phase, H-Position & V- Position

Screen Scaling

VGA/SVGA/XGA/WXGA/HDTV
Full Screen Display

-

KHz
Hz

-

-

Power Management VESA DPMS, DVI DMPM ­OSD Language English

-

Power Input AC100~240V V
Minimum-Maximum 90~264V (refer to power spec) V
Operation Mode Typ. 250 W
Power Saving Mode Typ. < 1 (May >1 when wake on HDMI function ON) W

Input Frequency

50-60 Hz
Range
Input Current DC output with full loading at 90Vac; Cold start: 6

Amax

DC output with full loading at 265Vac; Cold start: 4

Amax

(Refer to power spec)
Rated Input Volt 100~240 Vac

Dimension w/o stand
Net weight
Gross weight

Refer to CAD drawing mm

46 KG

58 KG
Storage Temper. Min -5 ~ Max50

Environment

Operating Temper. Min 5 ~ Max 35
Humidity 90% RH

Operating Altitude 0~2000 M

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Non-operating
Altitude

DDC

Function

IR

Arrive Distance

Plug & Play
OSD key

Wall mount
RS232

Angle(horizontal/vertical)

± 0o (horizontal)
±30o (horizontal)
±45o(horizontal)
±10o(vertical)
±20o(vertical)

0~15000 M

DDC 2Bi Compliance -

7 keys with lockout Key

VESA standard 400 x 200 ; 400 x 600 with M8 screw

mm
hole
2-way control, communication, firmware upgrade ­Distance at noted angle (typ)
7 M

3 M

2.5 M
7 M
3 M

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Display Timing Tables

Resolution

640 x 480

800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864 75 Hz 67.5 kHz 108.000 MHz V V

1280 x 768

1280 x 960

1280 x 1024

1360 x 768 60 Hz 47.7 kHz 85.500 MHz V V
1400 x 1050
1600 x 1200 60 Hz 75.0 kHz 162.000 MHz V V

1920 x 1200 60 Hz 74.0 kHz 154.000 MHz V V

720x480 (480i) 59.94Hz 15.734kHz 13.5MHz V V

720x480 (480P) 59.94Hz 31.469kHz 27MHz V V

702x574 (576i) 50Hz 15.625kHz 13.5MHz V V

1280x720 (720P) 60Hz 45kHz 74.25MHz V V
1920x1080 (1080i) 60Hz 33.75kHz 74.25MHz V V
1920x1080 (1080i) 50Hz 31.250KHz 72.00Mhz V V

1920x1080 (1080P) 59.94Hz 67.433kHz 148.352MHZ V V
1920x1080 (1080P) 60Hz 67.5kHz 148.5MHZ V V

576i/50 50 Hz 15.625K 13.5MHz V V
576p/50 50 Hz 31.250K 27MHz V V
720p/50 50 Hz 37.5K 74.25MHz V V
1080i/50 50 Hz 28.125K 74.25MHz V V

1080p/50 50 Hz 56.250K 148.5MHz V V
1080p/24 24 Hz 27K 74.25MHz V
1080p/23 23.976 Hz 26.973K 74.176MHz V

Refresh

Rate

60 Hz 31.5 kHz 25.175 MHz V V
72 Hz 37.9 kHz 31.500 MHz V V
75 Hz 37.5 kHz 31.500 MHz V V
85 Hz 43.3 kHz 36.000 MHz V V
60 Hz 37.9 kHz 40.000 MHz V V
72 Hz 48.1 kHz 50.000 MHz V V
75 Hz 46.9 kHz 49.500 MHz V V
85 Hz 53.7 kHz 56.250 MHz V V
60 Hz 48.4 kHz 65.000 MHz V V
70 Hz 56.5 kHz 75.000 MHz V V
75 Hz 60.0 kHz 78.750 MHz V V
85 Hz 68.7 kHz 94.500 MHz V V

60 Hz 47.4 kHz 68.250 MHz
60 Hz 47.8 kHz 79.500 MHz V V
75 Hz 60.3 kHz 102.250 MHz V V
85 Hz 68.6 kHz 117.500 MHz V V
60 Hz 60.0 kHz 108.000 MHz V V
85 Hz 85.9 kHz 148.500 MHz V V
60 Hz 64.0 kHz 108.000 MHz V V
75 Hz 80.0 kHz 135.000 MHz V V
85 Hz 91.1 kHz 157.500 MHz V V

60 Hz 64.7 kHz 101.000 MHz
60 Hz 65.3 kHz 121.750 MHz V V
75 Hz 82.3 kHz 156.000 MHz V V

Horizontal
Frequency

Pixel

Frequency

RGB HDMI 1

V V

V V

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Serial Communications

The display supports the following commands and queries using a protocol compatible with the
Pixelworks PWHost protocol. Baud rate set at 19,200.

PY5500 RS232 Command Table:

Variable Description Command

pwc op 1 5125 0 0 all 0 - On 0

pwc op 1 5125 0 4 all 4 - Off 4

pwc op 1 17430 0 0 all 0 Native Native 0

pwc op 1 17430 0 1 all 1 16:9 16:9 ­pwc op 1 17430 0 2 all 2 4:3 4:3 -

pwc op 1 17430 0 3 all 3 Letter box Letter box ­pwc op 1 16388 0 64 all 64 0 0 64

pwc op 1 16388 0 65 all 65 0 0 65
pwc op 1 16388 0 66 all 66 1 1 66
pwc op 1 16388 0 67 all 67 2 2 67
pwc op 1 16388 0 68 all 68 3 3 68
pwc op 1 16388 0 69 all 69 3 3 69
pwc op 1 16388 0 70 all 70 4 4 70
pwc op 1 16388 0 71 all 71 5 5 71
pwc op 1 16388 0 72 all 72 6 6 72
pwc op 1 16388 0 73 all 73 7 7 73
pwc op 1 16388 0 74 all 74 7 7 74
pwc op 1 16388 0 75 all 75 8 8 75
pwc op 1 16388 0 76 all 76 9 9 76
pwc op 1 16388 0 77 all 77 10 10 77
pwc op 1 16388 0 78 all 78 10 10 78
pwc op 1 16388 0 79 all 79 11 11 79
pwc op 1 16388 0 80 all 80 12 12 80
pwc op 1 16388 0 81 all 81 13 13 81
pwc op 1 16388 0 82 all 82 14 14 82
pwc op 1 16388 0 83 all 83 14 14 83
pwc op 1 16388 0 84 all 84 15 15 84
pwc op 1 16388 0 85 all 85 16 16 85
pwc op 1 16388 0 86 all 86 17 17 86
pwc op 1 16388 0 87 all 87 17 17 87
pwc op 1 16388 0 88 all 88 18 18 88
pwc op 1 16388 0 89 all 89 19 19 89
pwc op 1 16388 0 90 all 90 20 20 90
pwc op 1 16388 0 91 all 91 21 21 91
pwc op 1 16388 0 92 all 92 21 21 92
pwc op 1 16388 0 93 all 93 22 22 93
pwc op 1 16388 0 94 all 94 23 23 94
pwc op 1 16388 0 95 all 95 24 24 95
pwc op 1 16388 0 96 all 96 25 25 96
pwc op 1 16388 0 97 all 97 25 25 97
pwc op 1 16388 0 98 all 98 26 26 98
pwc op 1 16388 0 99 all 99 27 27 99
pwc op 1 16388 0 100 all 100 28 28 100
pwc op 1 16388 0 101 all 101 28 28 101
pwc op 1 16388 0 102 all 102 29 29 102
pwc op 1 16388 0 103 all 103 30 30 103

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Power
On

Power
Off

Set
Image
Scale

Set
Contrast

Turn on backlight and
AMLCD (assuming video
is present)
Turn off backlight and
AMLCD

Display changes to the
desired image
scale setting:
One to One, Fill All, Fill to
aspect Ratio
Fill to 16:9 Linear

Adjusts the contrast of the
display

Receive OSD Value Display state Get Value

20

Variable Description Command

pwc op 1 16388 0 104 all 104 31 31 104
pwc op 1 16388 0 105 all 105 32 32 105
pwc op 1 16388 0 106 all 106 32 32 106
pwc op 1 16388 0 107 all 107 33 33 107
pwc op 1 16388 0 108 all 108 34 34 108
pwc op 1 16388 0 109 all 109 35 35 109
pwc op 1 16388 0 110 all 110 35 35 110
pwc op 1 16388 0 111 all 111 36 36 111
pwc op 1 16388 0 112 all 112 37 37 112
pwc op 1 16388 0 113 all 113 38 38 113
pwc op 1 16388 0 114 all 114 39 39 114
pwc op 1 16388 0 115 all 115 39 39 115
pwc op 1 16388 0 116 all 116 40 40 116
pwc op 1 16388 0 117 all 117 41 41 117
pwc op 1 16388 0 118 all 118 42 42 118
pwc op 1 16388 0 119 all 119 42 42 119
pwc op 1 16388 0 120 all 120 43 43 120
pwc op 1 16388 0 121 all 121 44 44 121
pwc op 1 16388 0 122 all 122 45 45 122
pwc op 1 16388 0 123 all 123 46 46 123
pwc op 1 16388 0 124 all 124 46 46 124
pwc op 1 16388 0 125 all 125 47 47 125
pwc op 1 16388 0 126 all 126 48 48 126
pwc op 1 16388 0 127 all 127 49 49 127
pwc op 1 16388 0 128 all 128 50 50 128
pwc op 1 16388 0 129 all 129 50 50 129
pwc op 1 16388 0 130 all 130 51 51 130
pwc op 1 16388 0 131 all 131 52 52 131
pwc op 1 16388 0 132 all 132 53 53 132
pwc op 1 16388 0 133 all 133 53 53 133
pwc op 1 16388 0 134 all 134 54 54 134
pwc op 1 16388 0 135 all 135 55 55 135
pwc op 1 16388 0 136 all 136 56 56 136
pwc op 1 16388 0 137 all 137 57 57 137
pwc op 1 16388 0 138 all 138 57 57 138
pwc op 1 16388 0 139 all 139 58 58 139
pwc op 1 16388 0 140 all 140 59 59 140
pwc op 1 16388 0 141 all 141 60 60 141
pwc op 1 16388 0 142 all 142 60 60 142
pwc op 1 16388 0 143 all 143 61 61 143
pwc op 1 16388 0 144 all 144 62 62 144
pwc op 1 16388 0 145 all 145 63 63 145
pwc op 1 16388 0 146 all 146 64 64 146
pwc op 1 16388 0 147 all 147 64 64 147
pwc op 1 16388 0 148 all 148 65 65 148
pwc op 1 16388 0 149 all 149 66 66 149
pwc op 1 16388 0 150 all 150 67 67 150
pwc op 1 16388 0 151 all 151 67 67 151
pwc op 1 16388 0 152 all 152 68 68 152
pwc op 1 16388 0 153 all 153 69 69 153
pwc op 1 16388 0 154 all 154 70 70 154
pwc op 1 16388 0 155 all 155 71 71 155
pwc op 1 16388 0 156 all 156 71 71 156
pwc op 1 16388 0 157 all 157 72 72 157
pwc op 1 16388 0 158 all 158 73 73 158
pwc op 1 16388 0 159 all 159 74 74 159
pwc op 1 16388 0 160 all 160 75 75 160
pwc op 1 16388 0 161 all 161 75 75 161
pwc op 1 16388 0 162 all 162 76 76 162
pwc op 1 16388 0 163 all 163 77 77 163
pwc op 1 16388 0 164 all 164 78 78 164
pwc op 1 16388 0 165 all 165 78 78 165
pwc op 1 16388 0 166 all 166 79 79 166
pwc op 1 16388 0 167 all 167 80 80 167
pwc op 1 16388 0 168 all 168 81 81 168
pwc op 1 16388 0 169 all 169 82 82 169
pwc op 1 16388 0 170 all 170 82 82 170
pwc op 1 16388 0 171 all 171 83 83 171
pwc op 1 16388 0 172 all 172 84 84 172

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Variable Description Command

pwc op 1 16388 0 173 all 173 85 85 173
pwc op 1 16388 0 174 all 174 85 85 174
pwc op 1 16388 0 175 all 175 86 86 175
pwc op 1 16388 0 176 all 176 87 87 176
pwc op 1 16388 0 177 all 177 88 88 177
pwc op 1 16388 0 178 all 178 89 89 178
pwc op 1 16388 0 179 all 179 89 89 179
pwc op 1 16388 0 180 all 180 90 90 180
pwc op 1 16388 0 181 all 181 91 91 181
pwc op 1 16388 0 182 all 182 92 92 182
pwc op 1 16388 0 183 all 183 92 92 183
pwc op 1 16388 0 184 all 184 93 93 184
pwc op 1 16388 0 185 all 185 94 94 185
pwc op 1 16388 0 186 all 186 95 95 186
pwc op 1 16388 0 187 all 187 96 96 187
pwc op 1 16388 0 188 all 188 96 96 188
pwc op 1 16388 0 189 all 189 97 97 189
pwc op 1 16388 0 190 all 190 98 98 190
pwc op 1 16388 0 191 all 191 99 99 191
pwc op 1 16388 0 192 all 192 100 100 192
pwc op 3 16388 0 1 all 1 1

pwc op 4 16388 0 1 all 1 1
pwc op 1 16387 0 0 all 0 0 0 0

pwc op 1 16387 0 4 all 4 1 1 4

Set
Brightne
ss

INC Contrast
DEC Contrast
Adjusts the color
brightness of the
display (note: not an
adjustment of the
backlight brightness)

pwc op 1 16387 0 6 all 6 2 2 6
pwc op 1 16387 0 9 all 9 3 3 9

pwc op 1 16387 0 11 all 11 4 4 11
pwc op 1 16387 0 14 all 14 5 5 14
pwc op 1 16387 0 16 all 16 6 6 16
pwc op 1 16387 0 19 all 19 7 7 19
pwc op 1 16387 0 22 all 22 8 8 22
pwc op 1 16387 0 24 all 24 9 9 24
pwc op 1 16387 0 27 all 27 10 10 27
pwc op 1 16387 0 29 all 29 11 11 29
pwc op 1 16387 0 31 all 31 12 12 31
pwc op 1 16387 0 34 all 34 13 13 34
pwc op 1 16387 0 37 all 37 14 14 37
pwc op 1 16387 0 40 all 40 15 15 40
pwc op 1 16387 0 42 all 42 16 16 42
pwc op 1 16387 0 44 all 44 17 17 44
pwc op 1 16387 0 47 all 47 18 18 47
pwc op 1 16387 0 49 all 49 19 19 49
pwc op 1 16387 0 51 all 51 20 20 51
pwc op 1 16387 0 55 all 55 21 21 55
pwc op 1 16387 0 57 all 57 22 22 57
pwc op 1 16387 0 60 all 60 23 23 60
pwc op 1 16387 0 62 all 62 24 24 62
pwc op 1 16387 0 65 all 65 25 25 65
pwc op 1 16387 0 67 all 67 26 26 67
pwc op 1 16387 0 70 all 70 27 27 70
pwc op 1 16387 0 73 all 73 28 28 73
pwc op 1 16387 0 75 all 75 29 29 75
pwc op 1 16387 0 78 all 78 30 30 78
pwc op 1 16387 0 80 all 80 31 31 80
pwc op 1 16387 0 82 all 82 32 32 82
pwc op 1 16387 0 85 all 85 33 33 85
pwc op 1 16387 0 88 all 88 34 34 88
pwc op 1 16387 0 91 all 91 35 35 91
pwc op 1 16387 0 93 all 93 36 36 93
pwc op 1 16387 0 95 all 95 37 37 95
pwc op 1 16387 0 98 all 98 38 38 98
pwc op 1 16387 0 100 all 100 39 39 100
pwc op 1 16387 0 102 all 102 40 40 102
pwc op 1 16387 0 106 all 106 41 41 106

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pwc op 1 16387 0 108 all 108 42 42 108
pwc op 1 16387 0 111 all 111 43 43 111
pwc op 1 16387 0 113 all 113 44 44 113
pwc op 1 16387 0 116 all 116 45 45 116
pwc op 1 16387 0 118 all 118 46 46 118
pwc op 1 16387 0 121 all 121 47 47 121
pwc op 1 16387 0 124 all 124 48 48 124
pwc op 1 16387 0 126 all 126 49 49 126
pwc op 1 16387 0 129 all 129 50 50 129
pwc op 1 16387 0 131 all 131 51 51 131
pwc op 1 16387 0 133 all 133 52 52 133
pwc op 1 16387 0 136 all 136 53 53 136
pwc op 1 16387 0 139 all 139 54 54 139
pwc op 1 16387 0 142 all 142 55 55 142
pwc op 1 16387 0 144 all 144 56 56 144
pwc op 1 16387 0 146 all 146 57 57 146
pwc op 1 16387 0 149 all 149 58 58 149
pwc op 1 16387 0 151 all 151 59 59 151
pwc op 1 16387 0 153 all 153 60 60 153
pwc op 1 16387 0 157 all 157 61 61 157
pwc op 1 16387 0 159 all 159 62 62 159
pwc op 1 16387 0 162 all 162 63 63 162
pwc op 1 16387 0 164 all 164 64 64 164
pwc op 1 16387 0 167 all 167 65 65 167
pwc op 1 16387 0 169 all 169 66 66 169
pwc op 1 16387 0 172 all 172 67 67 172
pwc op 1 16387 0 175 all 175 68 68 175
pwc op 1 16387 0 177 all 177 69 69 177
pwc op 1 16387 0 180 all 180 70 70 180
pwc op 1 16387 0 182 all 182 71 71 182
pwc op 1 16387 0 184 all 184 72 72 184
pwc op 1 16387 0 187 all 187 73 73 187
pwc op 1 16387 0 190 all 190 74 74 190
pwc op 1 16387 0 193 all 193 75 75 193
pwc op 1 16387 0 195 all 195 76 76 195
pwc op 1 16387 0 197 all 197 77 77 197
pwc op 1 16387 0 200 all 200 78 78 200
pwc op 1 16387 0 202 all 202 79 79 202
pwc op 1 16387 0 204 all 204 80 80 204
pwc op 1 16387 0 208 all 208 81 81 208
pwc op 1 16387 0 210 all 210 82 82 210
pwc op 1 16387 0 213 all 213 83 83 213
pwc op 1 16387 0 215 all 215 84 84 215
pwc op 1 16387 0 218 all 218 85 85 218
pwc op 1 16387 0 220 all 220 86 86 220
pwc op 1 16387 0 223 all 223 87 87 223
pwc op 1 16387 0 226 all 226 88 88 226
pwc op 1 16387 0 228 all 228 89 89 228
pwc op 1 16387 0 231 all 231 90 90 231
pwc op 1 16387 0 233 all 233 91 91 233
pwc op 1 16387 0 235 all 235 92 92 235
pwc op 1 16387 0 238 all 238 93 93 238
pwc op 1 16387 0 241 all 241 94 94 241
pwc op 1 16387 0 244 all 244 95 95 244
pwc op 1 16387 0 246 all 246 96 96 246
pwc op 1 16387 0 248 all 248 97 97 248
pwc op 1 16387 0 251 all 251 98 98 251
pwc op 1 16387 0 253 all 253 99 99 253
pwc op 1 16387 0 255 all 255 100 100 255
pwc op 3 16387 0 1 all 1 1

pwc op 4 16387 0 1 all 1 1
pwc op 1 17415 0 0 all 0 8500k 8500k 0

pwc op 1 17415 0 1 all 1 5400k 5400k 1
pwc op 1 17415 0 2 all 2 6500k 6500k 2

Set
Color
Temp.

INC Brightness
DEC Brightness

Display changes to the
desired color
temp setting:
5000C, 6500C, 7300C, or
9300C

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Variable Description Command

pwc op 1 17415 0 3 all 3 5400k 5400k 3
pwc op 1 17415 0 4 all 4 user user 4
pwc op 1 17416 0 0 all 0 2.0 2.0 0
pwc op 1 17416 0 1 all 1 2.2 2.2 1

pwc op 1 17416 0 ? all ? 2.4 2.4 ?

Set
Gamma

Display changes to the
desired gamma setting
(adjusts gray scale
separation):Linear or CRT

Set

pwc op 1 17409 0 0 all 0 HDMI1 HDMI1 0

Source Select source

Set Input Select input

Set OSD
Lock

Set
DPMS
mode

Restore
Default
Setting

Display changes to the
desired OSD Lock setting

Display changes to the
desired DPMS mode
setting

Display restores all
adjustable parameters
back to the factory

pwc op 1 17409 0 1 all 1 HDMI2 HDMI2 1
pwc op 1 17409 0 2 all 2 HDMI3 HDMI3 2
pwc op 1 17409 0 3 all 3 HDMI4 HDMI4 3
pwc op 1 17409 0 4 all 4 PC PC 4

pwc op 1 17449 0 0 all 0 HDMI1 HDMI1 0
pwc op 1 17449 0 1 all 1 HDMI2 HDMI2 1

pwc op 1 17449 0 2 all 2 HDMI3 HDMI3 2
pwc op 1 17449 0 3 all 3 HDMI4 HDMI4 3
pwc op 1 17449 0 4 all 4 PC PC 4

pwc op 1 13320 0 0 all 0 On On 0
pwc op 1 13320 0 1 all 1 Off Off 1

pwc op 1 5126 0 0 all 0 Off Off 0
pwc op 1 5126 0 1 all 1 On On 1

pwc op 5 8705 0 0 all 0 - Default

settings (see table below
for default values)

Get
Power
Status

Display response
indicates whether display
is on, off or with no video

pwc op 2 1525 0 0 all 0 On On 0
pwc op 2 1525 0 0 all 0 Off Off 4
pwc op 2 1525 0 0 all 0 Show

present

pwc op 2 1525 0 0 all 0 power

Read ID Display responds by

sending:
Display model
Serial number
Date of manufacture

pwc op 2 646 0 0 all 0 ? - 55200

(year, month, day)

pwc op 2 647 0 0 all 0 0.12 - 4
pwc op 2 17430 0 0 all 0 16:9 16:9 1

Get
Image

Firmware version
Display sends the current

image scale setting
Scale
Get
Contrast

Display sends the current

contrast setting

pwc op 2 16388 0 0 all 0 50 50 128

Setting
Get
Brightne

Display sends the current

color brightness setting

pwc op 2 16387 0 0 all 0 50 50 148

ss
Setting
Get Display sends the current

pwc op 2 17415 0 0 all 0 6500k 6500k 2

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0

3

going to
deep
sleeping

saving

setting

Show
going to
deep
sleeping
power
saving

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Color
Temp
Setting
Get
Gamma
Setting
Get
Source
Get
Input
Get
OSD
Lock

Set
BackLig
h
Get
BackLig
h
Set
MemcLe
vel
Get
MemcLe
vel
Set
IRFM
Get
IRFM

color temp setting

Display sends the current

gamma setting

Display sends the current

source setting

Display sends the current

input setting

Display sends the current

OSD lock setting

Display sends the current

OSD BackLigh setting

Display sends the current

OSD BackLigh setting

Display sends the current

OSD MemcLevel

setting

Display sends the current

OSD MemcLevel

setting

Display sends the current

OSD IRFM setting

Display sends the current

OSD IRFM setting

pwc op 2 17416 0 0 all 0 2.2 2.2 1

pwc op 2 17409 0 0 all 0 HDMI1 HDMI1 0

pwc op 2 17449 0 0 all 0 HDMI1 HDMI1 0

pwc op 2 13320 0 0 all 0 On On 0

pwc op 1 16389 0 Val all

Value range = 0 ~ 100

pwc op 2 16389 0 0 all

pwc op 1 14567 0 Val all

pwc op 2 14567 0 0 all

pwc op 1 14568 0 Val all
pwc op 2 14568 0 0 all

Value =

【0】：MEMC_OFF
【1】：MEMC_WEAK
【2】：NORMAL
【3】：STRONG

Value =

【0】： OFF 【1】： 1HR
【2】： 2HR 【3】： 4HR
【4】： INSTANT

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Troubleshooting

Before calling service personnel, please check the following chart for a possible solution:

No image appears
Is the power cord of the monitor
connected?
Is the power indicator amber? If yes, press the “on” button on the remote control or side panel.
Is the S-video input and AV2
input connected at the same
time?

The screen color is not normal
Is the screen color unstable or
monochrome?
Do you see black dots on the
screen?
Do you see a partial blurring on
the screen?

Others
The screen is flickering 1. Remove any highly magnetic material away from monitor.

The picture is dark Adjust the backlight and brightness. It takes several seconds for the

The picture appears to be
ghosting

The picture size is incorrect Adjust picture format to desired image size.
White does not look white Adjust the color temperature or alter “User” settings to preferred

Screen image is not centered Adjust picture format to desired image size.

Check and see if the power cord is connected properly to the
power outlet. Is the main power switch in the “|” position?

If yes, remove either the S-Video input or AV2 input.

Check the connection of the source cable to ensure a proper fit.

Clean surface with soft cloth.

This happens due to interference from surrounding magnetic fields,
as created when speakers, steel structures, or high-voltage lines are
placed near the monitor. Remove such materials from the
immediate vicinity and use the OSD menu to adjust the screen.

2. Adjust graphic interface (PC Mode) within allotted frequency
parameters.

monitor to warm up after the power is turned on.
Ensure the source equipment connection cables are less than 15
meters (50ft.) If additional length is required, please contact your
authorized dealer for a signal amplifier. (not provided)

settings.

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Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer's Name: Planar Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer's Address: 1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006 USA

declares that the products
Model Numbers: PY5500

Conforms to the provisions of:

Council Directive 89/336/EEC and amended by 92/31/EEc and 93/68/EEC on Electromagnetic
Compatibility;

EN55022:1998 Radiated and Conducted Emissions from IT Equipment

EN55024:1998 Immunity of IT Equipment

Including: EN61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge
EN61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity
EN61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transients
EN61000-4-5 Line Surge
EN61000-4-6 RF Conducted Susceptibility
EN61000-4-8 Magnetic Field Immunity
EN61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interrupts

And: EN61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Emissions
EN61000-3-3 Voltage fluctuations and Flicker

Council Directive 73/23/EEC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety:

EN60950:2001 Safety of IT Equipment
The Technical Construction File required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate
headquarters of Planar Systems, Inc., 1195 NW Compton Drive., Beaverton, Oregon

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications to the display not expressly approved by Planar Systems, Inc. could
void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Revision Control

DATE: DESCRIPTION:

January 2011 Document number 020-1103-00 Rev. A

Planar Systems, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006-1992

Planar Customer Support
Telephone:
US: 1-866-PLANAR1 [phone]
Outside US: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Online Technical Library: http://www.planar.com/support
Hours: M-F, 3am-7pm ET, 11am-3am GMT

© 2008 Planar Systems, Inc. Planar is a registered trademark of Planar System, Inc.
Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice

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