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Panasonic PT-LB20NTU User Manual

Network function edition
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  • Page 1 Network Function Edition (PT-LB20NTU / PT-LB30NTU)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Function Usage ...6 Software Installation ...8 System requirements...8 Simple Wireless Connection (Using the Initial Settings) ...11 Projector operations ...11 Using Wireless Manager ME 2.0 ...14 Startup...14 Description of the connection select window ...14 Description of the launcher and menu ...15 Screen styles that allow the projection modes to be used...17...
  • Page 3 Frequently Asked Questions ...48 Please note the following. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use or malfunction of this projector. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for damages arising from data corruption or loss as a result of using this projector.

  • Page 4: Notes On Using Wireless Connection

    Notes on Using Wireless Connection Wireless connection function of the projector uses radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band. A radio station license is not required, but be sure to read and fully understand the following items before use. I Do not use near other wireless equipment.

  • Page 5: Channels That Can Be Used

    Notes on Using Wireless Connection I Channels that can be used The channels (frequency range) that can be used differ according to the country or region. Refer to the table below. Country or region Japan England, Germany, France, Spain Italy, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Holland,...

  • Page 6: Examples Of Network Function Usage

    Standard style (4-screen multi live mode) Projector Computer equipped with wireless LAN Transmission to multiple projectors Projector The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-LB20NTU. Live mode Projector 4-screen index style Projector Computer equipped with wireless LAN Projector Computer equipped with wireless LAN...
  • Page 7 Controlling the projector by WebBrowser Control by WebBrowser Computer equipped with wireless LAN Use in infrastructure mode Computer equipped with wireless LAN The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-LB20NTU. Projector Access Point (AP) (cont.) Simple Wireless Connection (See page 11) Using...

  • Page 8: Software Installation

    Software Installation System requirements The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software. Windows 98SE (Second Edition) /Me (Millennium Edition) /2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional CPU: Pentium III or faster or compatible processor (800 MHz or faster is recommended when using live mode and 1 GHz or faster is recommended when playing movies.) RAM:...

  • Page 9: Wireless Manager Me (Mobile Edition) 2.0

    Software Installation Wireless Manager ME (Mobile Edition) 2.0 Wireless Manager ME 2.0: This software is used to send screen images from a computer to the projector via a wireless LAN. Notes: • Shut down all software currently active on Windows. Otherwise, installation may not be possible.

  • Page 10: Directx 9.0C Driver

    Software Installation DirectX 9.0c Driver To transfer moving picture using the projector, your computer must have DirectX driver Ver.8.1b or newer. This CD-ROM has the latest version of DirectX. However, it cannot be installed in a machine which runs Windows 98SE or Windows Me.

  • Page 11: Simple Wireless Connection (Using The Initial Settings)

    When making a wireless connection between the projector and the computer using the default settings, if the projector is in the ON condition, and the computer has built-in wireless LAN or has a wireless card installed (with the driver installed and running properly), the necessary settings will be made automatically when Wireless Manager ME 2.0 is started.

  • Page 12: Computer Operations

    The launcher shown below appears and the connection with the projector is established. Notes: • The initial network number for both the projector and the computer is “1”. These numbers must match for the connection. Also, WEP is enabled when network number is anything but “1”, so when security is a concern, use a different number than “1”.

  • Page 13: Canceling The Connection With The Projector

    Simple Wireless Connection Canceling the connection with the projector Click [ ] on the launcher. The following window appears. Click [Yes]. The computer returns to the original network settings when the connection is ended. However, note that some time may be needed to return to the original network settings.

  • Page 14: Using Wireless Manager Me 2.0

    The equipment to be connected can be designated when [Network] is set to [USER]. Projector name (See page 30) Click this to display the projector name at the upper left of the projection screen for the projector in question. →...

  • Page 15: Description Of The Launcher And Menu

    (in the live mode or moving picture transmission mode) (Yellow, lighted): Other user currently transmitting (Red, lighted): Communication impossible (Black, lighted): When the projector has not been selected When connected to multiple projectors (Green, lighted): All transmission possible (Blue, blinking): Currently transmitting...
  • Page 16 In 16-screen index style mode, [ One Shot: Transmits a snapshot of the current computer screen to the projector one time. (See page 21) Moving picture transmission: Displays the movie select window. (See page 22) However, this menu item does not function with Windows 98SE or Windows Me.

  • Page 17: Screen Styles That Allow The Projection Modes To Be Used

    I Quitting live mode Click [ ] on the launcher. Note: Whether to keep the last image in the projector or clear it after quitting live mode can be set as an option. (See page 25) Multi Live mode Live mode ] buttons on the remote control will (cont.)

  • Page 18: Multi Live Mode

    Notes: • The default setting is the standard style. • When the projector starts up, it resumes in the current style the last time the projector was turned off. • When the style setting is switched, the connection to the computer is broken, so this must be re-established.

  • Page 19: 4-Screen Index Style

    In the 4-screen multi live mode, the computer screens from all the computers connected to the projector can be transmitted to the projector. (If an image from another computer has been sent to the image position where an image is already displayed, the existing image is replaced by the new image.)
  • Page 20 Using Wireless Manager ME 2.0 Enlarged display • Use the [ ] buttons on the remote control to move the focus (yellow box) to the image to be enlarged, and press the [ENTER] button. The image is enlarged and displayed at the top of the projection screen.

  • Page 21: 16-Screen Index Style

    ] on the launcher again. One shot mode In this mode, a snapshot of the current computer screen is transmitted to the projector. Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible (check that the green lamp is lighted).

  • Page 22: Moving Picture Transmission

    • Select the standard style before operating. (See page 18) However, this mode cannot be used while any other computer connected over the wireless network to the projector in use is transmitting a snapshot. • The allowed formats are those accepted by Windows Media Player, including asf, wmv, avi and mpeg.

  • Page 23: Multiple Source Projection Mode

    • Select the standard style before operating. (See page 18) However, this mode cannot be used while any other computer connected over the wireless network to the projector in use is transmitting a snapshot. • The greater the number of projectors, the slower the transmission.

  • Page 24: Pointer Mode

    The version information of Wireless Manager ME 2.0 is displayed when [ options window is clicked. I Picture quality selection Select the quality of the image transmitted from the computer to the projector. Select [Normal] or [High Definition]. Notes: Selecting [High Definition] imposes the following limits on operation.

  • Page 25: Live Mode Settings

    You can set the computer operation in live mode and multi live mode. [Remove image when shutting down Live Mode]: Check this box to clear the projection screen from the projector when live mode ends. Normally the image when live mode ends remains projected.

  • Page 26: Launcher Size And Automatic Setting Of Destinations

    • Up to 5 projectors may be displayed in the order of most recent connection history. However, projectors used in multiple source projection mode are ignored for this ordering. When it is desired to remove a projector from the display list, select it and press the [DELETE] button. (cont.)

  • Page 27: Operations When Password Entry Is Required For Connection

    Using Wireless Manager ME 2.0 Operations when password entry is required for connection When a projector with the [ shown to the right appears. Enter the password and click [OK]. (see page 31) Notes: • Click [CANCEL] at the password entry window to return to launcher (See page 12).

  • Page 28: Displaying The Network Menu

    ENTER Concerning on-screen items which are not displayed: Depending on the signals which are input to the projector, it may not be possible to adjust some of the items and use some of the functions. In the case of an item that cannot be adjusted or a function that cannot be used, the corresponding on-screen item will not be displayed, and you will not be able to execute it even when you press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 29: Other Applications (Changing The Initial Settings)

    Other Applications When making a wireless connection between a computer and the projector with settings other than the default settings, make the following settings. Changing the network number I Projector operations Select [NETWORK] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 30: Changing The Projector Name

    Other Applications Changing the projector name You can change the projector name on the network. Select [NAME CHANGE] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. Enter the projector name using the [ ] buttons. After entering the projector name, select [OK] and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 31: Wireless Connection With Password

    Other Applications Wireless connection with password This setting is used to limit the users that can connect to the projector. I Projector operations Select [INPUT PASSWD] on the network menu. Select [ON] with the [ Select [AMEND PASSWD] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 32: User Connections (Not Using Simple Connections)

    Other Applications User connections (not using simple connections) If the projector and computer could not be connected by following the steps on page 12, connect them by performing the steps below. I Projector operations (Network number settings) Select [NETWORK] on the network menu, and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 33: Tcp/Ip Settings

    (4) Enter the same segment IP address as the IP address set by the projector. (5) Enter the same value as the subnet mask set by the projector, set the gateway (only in infrastructure mode), and then click [OK] to return to the previous window.
  • Page 34 (2) Right-click the Wireless LAN icon being used to open the Properties window. (3) Enter the same segment IP address as the IP address set by the projector. (4) Enter the same value as the subnet mask set by the projector.

  • Page 35: Wireless Settings

    (3) Right-click [Wireless network connection], and left-click [View Available Wireless Network]. (4) Select the projector’s SSID at [Choose a wireless network] (“Panasonic Projector” is the default setting for network [USER]), and then click [Connect To]. Notes: • When encryption (WEP setting) is set by the projector, enter the WEP key (character input) information to [Network Key] before clicking [Connect To].

  • Page 36: Verifying Settings

    Other Applications Verifying settings Select [STATUS] in the network menu and press [ENTER]. (see page 28) Your current settings appear. (Changing the Initial Settings) (cont.) N E T W O R K NETWORK NAME CHANGE LB20NT INPUT PASSWD AMEND PASSWD WEB CONTROL STATUS DEFAULT...

  • Page 37: Returning To The Initial Settings

    Returning to the Initial Settings You can return the changed settings to the initial conditions. Projector operations Select [DEFAULT] at the network menu press the [ENTER] button. N E T W O R K NETWORK NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWD AMEND PASSWD...

  • Page 38: Using Webbrowser

    Notes: • When the projector settings have been changed using a WebBrowser, the projector will not appear on the connection list until the projector network is switched to [USER]. • After the projector network has been switched to [USER], manually release the proxy settings of the WebBrowser used.

  • Page 39: When A Proxy Server Is Already Being Used

    The setting window closes. Note: Under [Advanced] you must set the IP address of the projector to be connected for not using the proxy server as an exception. However, this setting will be automatically established if network numbers 1 to 4 are used by Internet Explorer.

  • Page 40: Starting Up Webbrowser

    I Top window Notes: • If you forget the password, set a new password on the projector side. (The former password is protected by security, and cannot be viewed even by the projector.) • The top window may not appear depending on the WebBrowser. In this case start up WebBrowser again, or press the [Ctrl] + [R] keys.

  • Page 41: Projector Control Window

    • Connection with the projector may not be possible immediately after the power is turned on. In this case wait a bit and then make the connection again. • When [WEB CONTROL] is not set to [ON] in the projector network settings, the basic controls and option controls do not operate.

  • Page 42: Monitor Information Window

    Using WebBrowser Monitor information window Password changing window (cont.) Note: The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] → [Refresh]. Enter the old password and new password, and click [OK].

  • Page 43: Network Setting Window

    SSID Enter SSID registered in the AP. (If this is connected in AdHoc mode, set the SSID of the computer.) (cont.) : IP address designated for projector : IP address of GateWay registered in the AP (Continued on next page)

  • Page 44: Making The Above Settings Effective

    The above settings will be registered in the user settings of the projector. I Making the above settings effective Select [NETWORK] in the network menu of the projector (see page 28), and use the ] buttons to select [USER] and press the [ENTER] button.

  • Page 45: Software Uninstall

    Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 2.0 From the desktop, select [Start] → [Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition 2.0]. Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and uninstall the software.

  • Page 46: Terminology

    Terminology 802.11 AD-HOC (Peer to Peer) mode This is the mode in which computers communicate with each other directly, rather than via access points. Access point These are stations for relaying electromagnetic signals between computers in a wireless LAN. When a computer is connected to an access point, it can communicate through the network connected to the access point.

  • Page 47: Subnet Mask

    Terminology (cont.) Shared Key This is a secret key encryptosystem for wireless signals in which authentication is performed with a key pre-set in the WEP. Other terms for this method, in which the same key is used for both encryption and decryption, are “shared key encryptosystem”...

  • Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Check the following points once more before requesting repair. The transfer rate is slow. • The transfer rate may be slower in some operating environments (depending on such factors as the location, radio signal conditions or distance). •...
  • Page 49 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. • One of the following windows may appear when a wireless connection cannot be made. In a case like this, refer to pages 50 to 53.
  • Page 50 Frequently Asked Questions No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) • Is Wireless Manager mobile edition 2.0 running? Wireless Manager mobile edition 2.0 must be started in the computer in order to enable wireless transmissions of images to the projector.
  • Page 51 Frequently Asked Questions No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) • Is Network Bridge enabled? Some PCs with Windows XP may have Network Bridge (a built-in function of Windows XP) enabled; this will prevent a wireless connection. The settings in Network Bridge must be changed in order to make a wireless connection.
  • Page 52 Frequently Asked Questions No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) • Has your firewall in Windows XP SP1 been disabled? The firewall in Windows XP must be disabled in order to connect to a wireless network.
  • Page 53 Note that when you have set the Hardware acceleration to [None], image transfer functions are degraded. • I can connect with the projector using the simple connection, but then the connection is lost shortly afterward. The wireless LAN utility used by the computer may have changed the wireless settings.
  • Page 54 The launcher is displayed in the projection screen. • The launcher is projected in the projection screen of the projector in Windows 98SE/Me. If you do not want this shown, click [ the launcher in the task tray.
  • Page 55 Windows Media Player window is set to active. I can’t hear the computer sound from the projector in the live mode. • Check whether the check mark has been entered for [Produce audio along with video at live mode] from [Live Mode Settings] under the [Transmission] tab selected from Wireless Manager options.
  • Page 56 Making a wireless connection while using the internet • If you have a wireless LAN environment which allows an internet connection, placing the projector on that network will allow you to use the internet and the wireless connection at the same time.

  • Page 57: Trademarks

    • Unauthorized use or reproduction of part or all of this product software and manuals is strictly prohibited. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for any effects resulting from the use of this product software and manuals. • Panasonic reserves the right to revise this product software specifications and manual contents without notice.

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