Panasonic PT-L780NTE Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions PT-L780NTE Model No. PT-L750E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBH 9003-4... -
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 LCD 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 BSI to BS1362.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Preparation POSITION......43 ASPECT .........43 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE..2 RESIZING........44 Precautions with regard to safety ..6 AUTO SETUP.........44 Accessories........11 FRAME LOCK ........44 Precautions on handling ....12 Audio adjustment......45 Location and function of VOLUME ........45 each part........14 MUTE ..........45 Using the remote control unit..20 Changing the display language..45... - Page 5 Contents (Network Functions, SD Card Functions) Other instructions ... Web browser control ..What you can do with Web Typical applications of SD browser control ....card / network functions.. Settings of Web browser control.. Examples of use of SD card ..Settings of projector....
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Page 6: Precautions With Regard To Safety
Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power and disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket. B Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. - Page 7 Do not do anything that might damage the mains lead or the mains plug. B Do not damage the mains lead, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
- Page 8 B Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done. Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of infants. (PT-L780NTE only) B If the memory card is swallowed, death by suffocation may result. If you believe that the memory card may have been swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
- Page 9 Use only the specified batteries. B If incorrect batteries are used, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not mix old and new batteries. B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result.
- Page 10 WARNING Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of infants. • If the memory card is swallowed, death by suffocation may result. If you believe that the memory card may have been swallowed, seek medical advice immediately. Caution Do not insert any foreign objects into the card slot.
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Page 11: Accessories
USB cable (3.0 m, (TXFKR01VJN1 x1) Continental Europe K1HB04FD0002 x 1) (K2CM3FZ00001 x 1) CD-ROM (TQBH9003x1) SD memory card (8 MB, (PT-L780NTE only) RP-SD008BEZ0 x1) (PT-L780NTE only) Protective case for SD memory card Slot cover (for projector LAN card) (RP-SDCC0 x1) (TKKL5243 x1) -
Page 12: Precautions On Handling
Precautions on handling Cautions when moving the projector Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. Be careful not to subject it to excessive vibration and shock when moving the projector. - Page 13 10 hours. About the SD memory card (PT-L780NTE only) Static electricity from the human body can damage the SD memory card. To prevent this, you should touch a nearby metallic object such as an aluminium sash or a door knob to dissipate the static charge from your body.
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Page 14: Location And Function Of Each Part
Location and function of each part Projector <Top, right and front> & & # Projector control panel , Air filter (page 16) (page 64) $ Focus ring - Connector panel (pages and 50) (page 18) % Air inlet ports . Power input socket (AC IN) Do not cover these ports. - Page 15 Projector <Back and bottom> & # Remote control signal receptor WARNING (page 22) Do not bring your hands or other $ Security lock objects close to the air outlet This can be used to connect a port. commercially-available theft- B Heated air comes out of the air prevention cable (manufactured outlet port.
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Page 16: Remote Control Unit
( POWER button green when the power is turned on (pages and 31) and a picture starts to be projected. (PT-L780NTE only) ) AUTO SETUP button (pages and 62) When the WEB STANDBY is set to "ON", the cooling fan operates... - Page 17 properly when using a lens that is operating mode select switch is sold separately. Refer to page moved to the left (Computer). for details on correcting keystone 4 Operation indicator (page 20) distortion manually. This indicator illuminates while a * SHUTTER button (page 46) laser beam is being emitted (while the LASER button is being This button is used to...
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Page 18: Connector Panel
<Connector panel> & S-VIDEO IN DVI-D IN AUDIO OUT SERIAL RGB1 IN RGB2 IN/RGB OUT RGB AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R/R-Y/P B/B-Y/P SYNC/HD REMOTE RGB3 IN # USB port (pages and 27) This jack is used to output the (page 21) audio signals which are input to The remote control unit can be... -
Page 19: Sd Memory Card
Only one system is provided, so This jack is used to input video connect the appropriate signals from a video equipment connector when using RGB1, such as a video deck. (PT-L780NTE only) <Card slot> <SD memory card> Front Back &... -
Page 20: Using The Remote Control Unit
Using the remote control unit Laser beam pointer The laser beam emitted from the remote control can be used as a pointer by pointing forward to the screen. While the LASER button is being pressed, the laser beam is being emitted and the operating indicator illuminates. -
Page 21: Wireless Mouse
Wireless mouse You can use the remote control as a personal computer mouse. Set the Mode (Projector/Computer) switch on the remote control unit to “Computer” and connect the projector’s USB port to a personal computer counterpart with the Projector Accessory USB cable RGB2 IN/RGB SERIAL RGB1 IN... -
Page 22: Inserting The Batteries
Inserting the batteries # Open the cover. $ Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. AAA batteries (two) NOTE: B Do not drop the remote control unit. B Do not drop the remote control unit. B Keep the remote control unit away from liquids. -
Page 23: Setting The Projector Ids Number For Remote Control Unit
Setting the projector IDs number for remote control unit When controlling multiple projectors individually or simultaneously with a single remote control unit, projector IDs must be set into the remote control unit as described in the following steps. #Press the ID SET button on the remote control unit. ID number “ALL”... -
Page 24: Connections
Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned. - Page 25 B The pin assignments on the DVI-D input connector are as follows (interface with TMDS connector on a personal computer) View from mating side Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 3+ T T.M.D.S data 2+ +5 V T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield Ground...
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Page 26: Example Of Connecting To Video Equipment
Example of connecting to video equipments D-sub 15 (male) - BNC5 (female) Computer for adapter cable (sold separately) control use Red (connect to P signal connector) Blue (connect to P signal connector) Green (connect to Y signal connector) Digital broadcast tuner or DVD player DVD player D-sub 9-pin... -
Page 27: Example Of Connecting To Computer
RGB2 SELECT item in the OPTION menu is set to OUTPUT. (Refer to page 46.) Refer to the accessory CD-ROM for details on connecting the projector to a personal computer by means of a wireless or wired network using an optional wireless card or projector LAN card. (PT-L780NTE only) NGLISH... -
Page 28: Setting-Up
Setting-up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu. Refer to page for details.) DESK/CEILING DESK CEILING... -
Page 29: Projection Distances
Projection distances Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal Height Width Wide Telephoto length (SH) (SW) (LW) (LT) 1.01 m(40˝) 0.61 m(2´) 0.81 m(2´8˝) 1.6 m(5´2˝) 2.0 m(6´6˝) 1.27 m(50˝) 0.76 m(2´6˝) 1.02 m(3´4˝) 2.0 m(6´6˝) 2.6 m(8´6˝) 1.52 m(60˝) 0.91 m(3´) 1.22 m(4´) 2.4 m(7´10˝) -
Page 30: Starting To Use
Starting to use Turning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages – 29.) # Remove the lens cover. $ Connect the accessory mains lead. % Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “l”... -
Page 31: Turning Off The Power
B You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice. B When the WEB STANDBY is set to “ON”, the cooling fan operates and the power indicator on the projector flashes slowly in red and the projector draw a maximum 43 W of power. (page 47) (PT-L780NTE only) NGLISH... -
Page 32: On-Screen Menus
STANDARD SELECT:[^][@] ENTER:[ENTER] SELECT:[^][@] ENTER:[ENTER] ADJUST:[{][}] ESC:[MENU] ADJUST:[{][}] ESC:[MENU] When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is When the NETWORK/SD CARD is being input selected (PT-L780NTE only) PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD PICTURE MODE STANDARD COLOR TEMP. STANDARD COLOR TEMP. STANDARD COLOR BRIGHT... - Page 33 ADJUST:[{][}] ESC:[MENU] “POSITION”, “DOT CLOCK” and “CLOCK PHASE” are not displayed when a DVI signal is being input. When the NETWORK/SD CARD is When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is selected (PT-L780NTE only) being input POSITION POSITION POSITION KEYSTONE TOP LEFT KEYSTONE...
- Page 34 The RGB/YPbPr item is displayed “WEB CONTROL”, “WEB STANDBY” when an RGB/YP signal is and “WEB PASSWORD” are only being input. displayed for the PT-L780NTE. NETWORK menu (page 49) SD CARD menu (page 49) (PT-L780NTE only) (PT-L780NTE only) SD CARD...
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Page 35: Menu Operation Guide
Menu operation guide & Select an item pressing the F F or G G buttons. # Press the MENU button. The menu screen will be displayed. POSITION POSITION H: 128 DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE PICTURE KEYSTONE PICTURE MODE STANDARD TOP LEFT OSD POSITION COLOR TEMP. -
Page 36: Returning A Setting To The Factory Default
Returning a setting to the factory default Select the STANDARD from the menu screen by pressing the F or G buttons and then press the ENTER button to return all items displayed on the screen to their factory default settings. B When a menu screen is being displayed POSITION... -
Page 37: Using The D.zoom (Digital Zoom) Function
Using the D.ZOOM (digital zoom) function This function lets you enlarge the & Press the MENU button to picture. return to the normal screen. # Press a D.ZOOM +/- button NOTE: B This function can only be used when using the remote control unit. -
Page 38: Adjusting The Picture
When an RGB/DVI signal is being input SELECT:[^][@] ENTER:[ENTER] ADJUST:[{][}] ESC:[MENU] PICTURE When the NETWORK/SD CARD is PICTURE MODE STANDARD COLOR TEMP. STANDARD selected (PT-L780NTE only) BRIGHT CONTRAST SHARPNESS PICTURE WHITE BALANCE R PICTURE MODE STANDARD WHITE BALANCE G COLOR TEMP. STANDARD WHITE BALANCE B... -
Page 39: Colour Hue Setting
Colour Hue Setting details softer. (color temperature) Noise Reduction (NR) (When S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP STANDARD STANDARD signals are being input) HIGH HIGH If the signal is of such poor quality that picture interference appears, you can suppress this interference by This is used to adjust the white adjusting the NR (Noise Reduction), areas of the picture if they appear except for 750p (720p), HDTV60... -
Page 40: White Balance R/G/B
WHITE BALANCE R/G/B (RGB only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colourised. Press the I button to make the selected colour lighter. Press the H button to make the selected colour stronger. Projecting sRGB- compatible pictures sRGB is an international colour... -
Page 41: Adjusting The Position
DOT CLOCK SELECT:[^][@] ENTER:[ENTER] CLOCK PHASE ADJUST:[{][}] ESC:[MENU] KEYSTONE OSD POSITION TOP LEFT When the NETWORK/SD CARD is RESIZING AUTO SETUP selected (PT-L780NTE only) FRAME LOCK STANDARD POSITION KEYSTONE SELECT:[^][@] ENTER:[ENTER] TOP LEFT OSD POSITION ADJUST:[{][}] ESC:[MENU] AUTO SETUP STANDARD “POSITION”, “DOT CLOCK”... -
Page 42: Position
POSITION when using the standard lens. However the horizontal distortion or POSITION adjustment of the tilted screen needs to be corrected manually by following Moves the picture position. any of the procedures below. Press the I or H buttons to move the picture horizontally. -
Page 43: Osd Position
quality will deteriorate, and the harder it AUTO will become to achieve a good level of (S-VIDEO only) focus. To obtain the best picture quality, When an S1 video signal is input to set up the projector and screen in such the S-VIDEO terminal, the aspect a way that the amount of keystone ratio is changed automatically to... -
Page 44: Resizing
NOTE: BWhen a VGA60 or 525p RGB B S1 video signals signal is being input, select the S1 video signals are a type of video signal in accordance with the signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9 input signal. which include a detector signal. This RESIZING detector signal is output by some This should normally be set to “ON”. -
Page 45: Audio Adjustment
Audio adjustment Select the items by pressing the F VOLUME or G buttons on the remote control Press the I or H buttons to adjust unit or the projector. the volume of the sound output by the projector’s built-in speakers. AUDIO MUTE VOLUME... -
Page 46: Option Settings
To make the when the input signal is changed. SHUTTER or WEB PASSWORD (PT-L780NTE only) functions work, Use this setting when you do not want press the ENTER button. the current input name to be displayed. -
Page 47: Back Color
“REAR” when FAN CONTROL to “HIGH”. using a translucent screen with the WEB CONTROL projector positioned behind the (PT-L780NTE only) screen. To control the projector with a DESK/CEILING personal computer by means of a This setting should be changed in... -
Page 48: Web Password
WEB PASSWORD “ALL”: The projectors can be simultaneously controlled from (PT-L780NTE only) any remote control unit regardless of their ID settings. “1”: The projector can be controlled from the remote control unit You can set the password for with its projector ID set to “1”. -
Page 49: Network Setup
While projector is connected to a 1) When the NETWORK or SD personal computer by means of a CARD is selected (PT-L780NTE wireless or wired network using an only). optional wireless card or projector 2) When using the freeze function. -
Page 50: Lens Adjustment
Lens adjustment Select an item by pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. LENS SELECT LENS Change the setting in accordance ZOOM/FOCUS with the type of projection lens (sold LENS SELECT STANDARD separately) by pressing the I or H buttons. -
Page 51: Projection Lens Replacement
Projection lens replacement By replacing the projection lens with a lens that is sold separately, you can change the projection distance. Removing the lens #Turn the projection lens anticlockwise until it is in position. $While pressing the lens release button, turn the projection lens anticlockwise again. -
Page 52: Projection Distance For Each Projection Lens (Sold Separately)
Projection distance for each projection lens (sold separately) Projector position <Units: mm (inch)> Top edge of screen Projection distance SH: Image height SW:Image width Screen Bottom edge of screen Screen ET-LE10 (for short-distance projection) Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal Width Wide... - Page 53 ET-LE20 (for medium-distance projection) Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal Width Wide Telephoto Height (SH) length (SW) (LW) (LT) 1.01 m(40˝) 0.61 m(2´) 0.81 m(2´8˝) 2.1 m(6´10˝) 3.3 m(10´9˝) 1.27 m(50˝) 0.76 m(2´6˝) 1.02 m(3´4˝) 2.7 m(8´10˝) 4.2 m(13´9˝) 1.52 m(60˝) 0.91 m(3´) 1.22 m(4´)
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Page 54: Slot Cover Replacement
Setting-up dimensions which are not given in the table can be calculated using the formulas below. If the screen size (diagonal) is SD (m), then the following formula is used to calculate the projection distance for the wide lens position (LW) and the projection distance for the telephoto lens position (LT). -
Page 55: Putting The Mains Lead And Remote Control Unit Away
Putting the mains lead and remote control unit away Installing the cable cover Remote control unit #Put the remote control unit (Infrared emitter) into the cable cover with the Hook1 buttons facing downward to prevent them from being Hook2 pressed. $Put the power cords and other cords into the cable cover. -
Page 56: Using The Cable Cover
Using the cable cover When installing the projector to the ceiling, the accessory cable cover can be used to cover the terminals or cords after removing the cut-away parts. # Use pliers or similar to break the 'Tighten the screw by turning it perforated sections of the cut- clockwise. -
Page 57: Using The Remote Terminal
Using the remote terminal Using the remote terminal built into this projector, it is possible to operate the projector from an external location from where infrared remote control signals cannot be received, by using a remote control panel. Pin assignment and control Signal Name Description Ground... -
Page 58: Using The Serial Connector
Using the SERIAL connector The serial connector which is on the side connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Connection Communications settings Signal level... -
Page 59: Control Commands
SVD=S-VIDEO Input signal RG1=RGB1(YP 1) RG2=RGB2(YP selection RG3=RGB3 DVI=DVI NWP=NETWORK (PT-L780NTE only) SDC=SD CARD (PT-L780NTE only) Parameter 0 = Standby Lamp ON 1 = Lamp ON control active condition query 2 = Lamp ON 3 = Lamp OFF control active... -
Page 60: Indicators
Indicators There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power and check the table below for the cause of the problem. - Page 61 LAMP indicator Indicator Illuminated (red) Flashing (red) display It is nearly time to An abnormality has been detected in the lamp replace the lamp circuit. Problem unit. B Does “REPLACE B The power may B There may be an LAMP” appear on have been turned abnormality in the Possible...
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Page 62: About The Automatic Setup Function
About the automatic setup function If you press the AUTO SETUP button, the items given in the table below will be set automatically. The setting details change according to the signal which is being input. Refer to the table below for details. Automatic Horizontal/ Dot clock/... -
Page 63: List Of Compatible Signals
List of compatible signals Scanning Display Dot clock frequency Picture Mode resolution frequency Resizing* Format quality* (dots)* (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) NTSC/NTSC4.43/ 720 x 480i 15.734 59.940 Video/S-Video PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.625 50.000 Video/S-Video 525i 720 x 480i 15.734 59.940 13.500 /RGB... -
Page 64: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter
Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use, depending on the location where the projector is being used. -
Page 65: Replacing The Lamp Unit
Replacing the lamp unit Warning Lamp unit replacement period When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour The lamp is a consumable product. before handling it. Even when the full life of the bulb B The lamp cover gets very hot, has not been exhausted, the and contact with it can cause brightness of the light will gradually... - Page 66 On-screen display Lamp indicator warning light Displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing any More than 1 300 hours button will clear the The projector will enter display. Standby Mode and the red indicator lamp will This display cannot be illuminate. cleared at all, no matter More than 1 500 hours which button is pressed.
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Page 67: Turn Off The Power
' Close the air outlet port, and + Press the ENTER button and then use a Phillips screwdriver select the “LAMP RUN TIME” by pressing the F or G buttons. to securely tighten the air outlet port fixing screws. OPTION NOTE: SHUTTER B Be sure to install the lamp unit... -
Page 68: Before Calling For Service
Before calling for service Before calling for service, check the following points. Problem Possible cause Power does not turn B The mains lead may not be connected. B The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. B The main power supply is not being supplied to the mains socket. - Page 69 Problem Possible cause The remote control B The batteries may be weak. unit does not operate. B The batteries may not be inserted correctly. (Refer to page 22.) B The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed. (Refer to page 22.) B The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.
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Page 70: Specifications
786 432 (1 024 x 768) x 3 panels Lens: Manual zoom (1 - 1.3) / focus lens F 1.7 - 2.1, f 40.7 mm - 52.8 mm Lamp: UHM lamp (270 W) Luminosity:PT-L780NTE 3 200 lm/ANSI PT-L750E 2 500 lm/ANSI Scanning frequency(for RGB signals): Horizontal scanning frequency: 31 kHz–91 kHz... - Page 71 Dimensions: Width: 290 mm (11-13/32˝) Height: 137 mm (5-3/8˝) Length: 406 mm (15-31/32˝) (without lens cover) Weight: PT-L780NTE 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs) PT-L750E 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs) Operating environment: Temperature: 0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F) [When the FAN CONTROL is set to “HIGH”...
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Page 72: Dimensions
Dimensions <Units: mm (inch)> 25(31/32) 290(11-13/32) Trademark acknowledgements B The SD logo is a trademark. B Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. -
Page 73: Card Functions
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Page 74: Other Instructions
Other instructions Precautions on use of SD card This SD card is a semiconductor memory with the size of 24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm, as small as a postage stamp, and is expected to be a next-generation recording medium that replaces minidisks (MDs), compact disks (CDs) and cassette tapes. The card allows repetition of data reading, writing and deleting. -
Page 75: Write Protection Switch
To create a backup copy of the data stored on the SD card Double click and open the icon of SD card drive in My Computer of your personal computer (on the desktop if your computer is Macintosh) and drag and drop the "DCIM" folder onto desktop (while pressing the "Option"... -
Page 76: Radio Frequencies Used By The Wireless Card
Precautions on use of projector LAN card Use an optional projector LAN card (ET-CDLAN1) Turn off the power to the main unit before inserting and removing the card. When wiring the LAN cable, keep away from the exhaust port on the rear of the main body. The heat from the exhaust port may damage the cable. -
Page 77: Available Channels
Available channels The channels (frequency bandwidth) that are available for the wireless card to use will vary depending on the country or area where the wireless card is being used. Refer to the following table as a guide. Last digit Operating Frequency band Country / Area... -
Page 78: Typical Applications Of Sd
Typical applications of SD card / network functions Examples of use of SD card Refer to "Replaying Projecting images from SD card using from recorded SD card the projector only using the projector Projection only" on page 82. Insertion Image Screen SD card containing Projector... -
Page 79: Example Of Use Of Network Functions
Example of use of network functions Controlling the projector using Web For details of network setting, refer to browser control Wireless card or projector "Network Setting" on LAN card page 89. For details of Web Insertion browser control, refer to Operation Setting up with Web... -
Page 80: Fitting And Removal Of Sd Card And Wireless Card
Fitting and removal of SD card and wireless card SD card Fitting Removal Pay attention to the difference between q q Open the slot cover up and down sides of the SD card. w w Confirm that the access q q Open the slot cover lamp is not blinking (i.e., SD card is not under reading or writing operation) at the... -
Page 81: Wireless Card
Wireless card Fitting Removal q q Turn off the power to the q q Turn off the power supply to projector the projector Turn off the power referring to How Turn off the power referring to How to turn off the power supply given on to turn off the power supply given on page 31. -
Page 82: How To Use Sd Card
How to use SD card Replaying from recorded SD card using the projector only Setting q q Press the MENU button to view the PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD menu COLOR TEMP. STANDARD BRIGHT CONTRAST SHARPNESS WHITE BALANCE R WHITE BALANCE G WHITE BALANCE B STANDARD SELECT:[^][@]... -
Page 83: Replay
Replay q q Change to "SD card" using the input switching (RGB) button of the projector SD CARD or remote controller. w w Select the folder with the buttons and press the ENTER button. A file selection screen will appear. Notes: •... -
Page 84: Recording Directly On Sd Card
Recording directly on SD card Use the SD card by means of a PC card adaptor in a personal computer having a slot that is compatible to TYPE 2 or TYPE 3 PC (PCMCIA) card. For a Windows machine, the supplied software, Image Creator 1.0, will be available for compiling and storing. - Page 85 If this is the second or forward time of SD card insertion, no setting operation is required. r r Select "Create list of all drivers existing in specific location and select the driver for installation" and click the "Next" button. t t Select "Standard IDE/ESDI hard disk controller"...
- Page 86 Removing SD card Take out the SD card in the following procedure: q q Quit all software applications that use the SD card. w w Left-click the PC card icon ( ) shown on the task bar at the right bottom on the screen. Note: •...
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Page 87: Compilation On Macintosh Machine
Compilation on Macintosh machine The supplied software, Image Creator 1.0, is not available in Macintosh machines. However, it is possible to write and compile images stored in the personal computer. Fitting SD card q q Insert the SD card into the PC card PC card adaptor adaptor as shown in the diagram on the right. - Page 88 Saving images in Macintosh onto the SD card. JPEG images that were created with graphic software or captured by digital camera into Macintosh can be saved onto the SD card and replayed with the projector. Note: • Fully read "DCF standard" on page and perform file operation.
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Page 89: Network Setting
Network setting Example of setting for use of the wireless card Image transfer methods that use wireless card are broadly classified into four types depending on the current working environment. To use wireless communication for the first time Insert the optional wireless card (ET-CDWL1) into your PC and make setting for the direct wireless communication with the projector. -
Page 90: If Wireless Communication Has Already Been Established Between Pcs (In Ad Hoc Mode)
If wireless communication has already been established between PCs (in ad hoc mode) In this case, it is required to make settings so that direct wireless communication will be available between the personal computers and the projector in ad hoc mode using the wireless cards that are currently used in the PCs. -
Page 91: If Wireless Communication Has Already Been Established Using An Access Point
If wireless communication has already been established using an access point In this case, it is required to make settings so that wireless communication will be available between the personal computers and the projector in infrastructure mode through the access point. Communication may not be established depending on the access point used. -
Page 92: If Communication In Ad Hoc Mode Is Unavailable
If communication in ad hoc mode is unavailable Make setting for use in PEER-TO-PEER mode, which allows direct communication via the LAN card. Use this setting when communication is not available in ad hoc mode. For details of setting the projector, refer to "Setting the projector" on page 94. Personal Projector Personal computer... -
Page 93: Example Of Setting For Use Of The Projector Lan Card
Example of setting for use of the projector LAN card Usage of projector LAN card is classified into the following two types. Note: • The optional projector LAN card (ET-CDLAN1) cannot be used in a personal computer. To directly connect a personal computer to the projector Mount an optional projector LAN card (ET-CDLAN1) on the projector, connect... -
Page 94: Setting Up The Projector
Setting up the projector Mounting a wireless card q q Insert the wireless card into the projector For details of installing and removing the wireless card, refer to "Wireless card" on page 81. w w Press the MENU button to display the menu. e e Use buttons to display NETWORK... -
Page 95: Host Name
Gateway This is a relaying point to connect two networks. It does not work in ad hoc mode. This address must be specified when connecting to a network of a different segment in infrastructure mode or peer-to-pee mode or to connect to the Internet. For the details of specification of address, consult your network administrator. - Page 96 WEP setup wizard KEY SIZE (encryption key size) Set the size of the key required for the encrypted communication. Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point. In some cases, 64 bits may be indicated as 40 bits and 128 bits as 104 bits. buttons to toggle the values and press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
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Page 97: Installing A Wireless Card Driver
Start menu - Setting - Control panel, open PC card, click the Show control on the task bar check box, and then press the OK button. e e Select and click Stop Panasonic Wireless Card. r r Press the OK button and remove the wireless card. -
Page 98: Installing A Driver
Installing a driver When the wireless card is inserted, the driver installation screen will appear. A driver is stored in the CD-ROM supplied with the projector. Use the following procedure for installation. When installing a driver, the setting utility is installed automatically. Installation screen does not appear. - Page 99 I For WindowsMe q q Set the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive, select "Automatic search for a better driver" and press the "Next" button. w w Press the "Finish" button. I For Windows2000 q q When the wireless card is inserted, "New Hardware Found Wizard"...
- Page 100 t t When "pananic.inf" is detected, press the "Next" button. y y Press the "Yes" button. Installation of the driver will be started. u u Press the "Finish" button. Installation of the driver will be completed. I For WindowsXP q q When the wireless card is inserted, "New Hardware Found Wizard"...
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Page 101: Settings Of Wireless Card
Settings of wireless card q q Click the icon on the task bar and, from "Menu", open "Advanced Settings". w w Enter the name in "Profile Name" to preserve the settings. The initial value is set to Default . Only alphanumeric characters and symbols are acceptable. -
Page 102: Settings Of Personal Computer
TCP/IP setting I For WindowsMe q q Right-click the "Network Computer" icon and open "Properties". w w Select "TCP/IP -> Panasonic Wireless Card", and click the "Properties" button. e e Enter an IP address of the same segment as the one assigned to the projector. - Page 103 Right-click the "My Network" icon and open "Properties". w w Right-click the "My Network" icon and open "Panasonic Wireless Card". e e Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and click the "Properties" button. r r Enter an IP address of the same segment as the one assigned to the projector.
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Page 104: If Two Or More Network Devices Are Existent
If two or more network devices are existent I For WindowsMe q q Right-click the "My Computer" icon and click "Properties" to open the "System Properties" window. w w Open "Device Manager", and select the icon of the device you want to disable, and click the "Properties"... - Page 105 I For WindowsXP q q Right-click the "My Network Places" icon and select "Properties", and open the "Network connection" window. w w Right-click the icon of the device you want to disable and select "Disable". e e Making sure the icon of the device you just disabled is gray, close the window.
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Page 106: Web Browser Control
Web browser control What you can do with Web browser control With the web browser, the user can access the projector for set-up using the projector control and handle the SD card data loaded in the projector using the SD control. Settings of Web browser control Settings of projector q q Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 107: Operation Of Web Browser Control
Note: • For Netscape, go to "Edit" → "Setting" → "Details" and enable JavaScript. Operation of Web browser control Starting Web browser control Start the browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer is used as an example here), and enter the IP address assigned to the projector. -
Page 108: Projector Control
Projector control Click "Projector control" in the menu. The user can make various settings of the projector. Basic control screen Notes: • When the power is turned ON, the window is closed for the moment. Then, confirming that the light is turned on, start operation again from the top screen. -
Page 109: Sd Control
SD control q q Switch to "SD CARD" by using the input selector (RGB) button of the projector or the remote control. It is also possible to switch to it on the basic control screen of the projector control. w w Click "SD control" in the menu. SD file list screen Select a folder in the SD card. -
Page 110: Changing Password
Changing password Click "Change password" in the menu. The user can change the password. Note: • Up to16 characters can be used for a password. Use alphanumeric characters and symbols to create a password. Both upper and lower case letters can be used. - Page 111 Menu screen Press Projector control or SD control. Projector control Notes: • When the power is turned ON, confirm that the indicator lamp is lighting, then go to the top screen again. • Immediately after power turning ON, it may happen to be unable to connect with the projector.
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Page 112: Wireless Manager 2.0
Wireless Manager 2.0 What you can do with Wireless Manager 2.0 Wireless Manager 2.0 provides the following functions: • To register multiple projectors that are on the network. • To capture images on the computer screen and transmit them to the projector. •... -
Page 113: Operation Of Wireless Manager 2.0
Operation of Wireless Manager 2.0 Starting/ending Wireless Manager 2.0 Double-click the Wireless Manager icon. Wireless Manager 2.0 startup screen is displayed and Wireless Manager icon stays resident on the task bar. Right-click the icon displayed on the task bar, and the "Menu" appears. Choose and left-click a desired item, and it will be displayed on the screen. - Page 114 If another projector exists on the same network as the one for the PC onto which Wireless Manager 2.0 has been installed e e Click the "Search" button (B). A "Searching Projectors" screen is displayed. To cancel the search, click the "Cancel"...
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Page 115: To Capture And Transfer The Image Of Pc Screen
To capture and transfer the image of PC screen The user can capture the screen currently displayed on the PC monitor and transmit it to the projector or saved it in the PC. Before transmitting an image It is necessary to switch the input of the projector before NETWORK sending an image to the projector by Wireless Manager. -
Page 116: Transfer Of Image Stored In The Personal Computer
Note: • Images can be captured in three different formats (PNG, JPEG, BMP). • As for JPEG, data compression ratio can be optionally specified. • For the process after the capture, the user can choose either capturing and transmitting the screen or saving the image. •... -
Page 117: Presentation Mode
3. "Delete" button Image files selected in the thumbnail display section (17) will be deleted. A message will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Choose "Yes" to delete, or "No" to cancel. Note: • The deleted image files reside in the Recycle Bin. Any of them can be retrieved from the bin if you accidentally delete them. - Page 118 12.Display switching Switch the way to show images in the thumbnail display area (17). You can toggle between a mode of 4-row 4-line thumbnail display on the page and a mode of full-size display of the image. If the full-size mode is selected, the same image will be displayed as the one currently projected.
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Page 119: Major Examples Of Usage
Major examples of usage Basic usage q q Launch the image list window. w w Choose the folder that contains prepared images. e e From the thumbnail display window, specify the image file you want to transmit to the projector. r r Press the "Transmit"... -
Page 120: Image Creator 1.0
Image Creator 1.0 What you can do with Image Creator 1.0 The following lists the functions that Image Creator 1.0 provides. To convert a PowerPoint file (with a .ppt extension) into a DCF-compliant JPEG or PNG image file. The PC that converts the file must have PowerPoint97/2000/2002 installed in it. -
Page 121: Installation Of Image Creator 1.0
Installation of Image Creator 1.0 Install the Image Creator 1.0 onto your PC. The software is contained in the supplied CD-ROM. Before installation The software does not run on the computer that does not operate with Windows98SE/Me/2000/XP. Procedure of installation q q Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 122: Converting And Saving Captured Images
7. "Convert and save" button Files will be converted into the specified format (automatic, JPEG or PNG conversion) and size, and saved into the destination selected in (6). 8. "Launch Wireless Manager" button Wireless Manager 2.0 will be started. (Once it is started, it will be minimized on the task bar. To operate the function, right-clicking the icon with the mouse.) If the images have been stored using Image Creator 1.0 in advance, an image list window appears after the start of Wireless Manager 2.0, followed by the... -
Page 123: Images Not To Be Captured
Capturing presentation files created with Microsoft PowerPoint97/2000/2002 q q Press the "Capture slides" button and select the presentation files you want to capture. An "Open" screen will appear as shown in the diagram. Using "File locations" menu and folder icons, move to the location where you can find the desired presentation files for conversion. -
Page 124: Sorting Images
Capturing files by drag-and-drop operation "Image Creator 1.0" supports drag-and-drop operation. When you choose a file or a folder to be converted and drag and drop it on the shortcut icon or the window of the application, Image Creator 1.0 starts automatically and the file(s) are captured. Drag and drop onto the shortcut icon. - Page 125 JPEG conversion format If you select this check box with " ", the file and directory names will be converted into DCF format upon saving. If the " " mark is not given, files will be saved in the name shown under each image on the thumbnail screen. For details of DCF standard, refer to "DCF standard"...
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Page 126: Dcf Standard
DCF standard DCF standard has the following requirements: Directory (folder) name Directories must be created under a DCIM directory. • Data located in directories other than "DCIM" directory is not recognized. A directory name must be made of "a three-digit number (directory number) + 5 alphabets"... -
Page 127: Before Placing An Repair Order
Before placing an repair order Please make sure of the following: Symptom Please check: • Is the PC card adapter inserted into the PC card slot of the PC until it reaches the end? The computer does • Is the SD card inserted into the SD card slot of the PC card adapter not recognize the SD until it reaches the end? card. - Page 128 Symptom Please check: Although an image is displayed on the "Image list" screen of the Wireless Manager • There are several different formats in JPEG and PNG images and 2.0, an error message some of them cannot be displayed. appears saying that this image cannot be displayed.
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Page 129: Explanation Of Terms
Explanation of terms Abbreviation of Local Area Network, including wired LAN and wireless LAN; a relatively small-range network developed in a company or in a building. TCP/IP Abbreviation for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The standard protocol for the Internet. A protocol is a set of specifications and agreements which allow two computers to communicate with each other. - Page 130 Access Point A point of connection between a wired LAN and a wireless LAN. Channel If several access points which use the same frequency band are located near each other, radio transmission interference between these access point can occur when they are being used, and this can in turn result in drops in transmission speeds.
- Page 131 Abbreviation for Run Length Encoding. It can be used to achieve high rates of compression for image files which contain large areas of a single colour. RLE can be used with monochrome, 16-colour and 256-colour BMP image files. (Image Creator 1.0 does not support files compressed using RLE.) TIFF Abbreviation for Tagged-Image File Format.
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Page 132: Trademark Information
• Unauthorized use or reproduction of this software or this manual in full or in part is strictly forbidden. • Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any results or effects arising from the use of this software and this manual. • The specification for this software and the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.