SD memory card compatible LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions (SD Memory Card Functions) Model No. PT-L702SDE PT-L701SDE POWER INPUT VIDEO AUTO SETUP RGB MENU ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER STD VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR B This LCD projector is designed to be compatible with the SD memory card. These operating instructions explain how to use the SD memory card and how to play back images which have been recorded on the card.
Contents Dear Panasonic Customer: ................ 3 Safety Precautions ............................. 3 Notes on using the PC card adapter ... 4 Check accessories ............................. 5 Names of each part (SD memory card slot) ................................................ 5 What is the SD memory card? ........... 6 Examples of using the SD memory card ...................... 6 Notes on handling the SD memory card ................................................ 7 Notes on handling .............
Dear Panasonic Customer: These instructions provide all the necessary operating information that you may require. We hope it will help you get the best performance from your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. Safety Precautions WARNING Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of infants. B If the memory card is swallowed, death by suffocation may result.
Notes on using the PC card adapter Caution Do not remove the accessory PC card adapter or the SD memory card while the computer is accessing the SD memory card for reading or writing. B If this is not observed, the data on the card may become corrupted or erased. Do not install the accessory PC card adapter to any device other than a PC card slot. B If this is not observed, damage to the device may result.
Check accessories The following accessories are included, in addition to the accessories which are listed in the separate Operating Instructions for the PT-L702E or PTL701E LCD projector. CD-ROM ... 1 pc. (JPEG Convertor, Operating Instructions) SD memory card (16 MB) ... 1 pc. 16MB PC card adapter for SD memory card ... 1 pc. CAR Protective case for SD memory card ... 1 pc. D Names of each part (SD memory card slot) SD memory card slot Rear of projector SD CARD Insert the SD memory card in here.
What is the SD memory card? The SD memory card is a semiconductor memory which at 24 mm x 32 mm x 2.1 mm is about the size of a postage stamp. It is a next-generation recording medium which can be used instead of conventional storage devices such as MDs (mini discs), CDs (compact discs) and cassette tapes. In addition, it allows data to be repeatedly recorded, played and erased.
Notes on handling the SD memory card Front Rear LOCK Be sure to read the following before using the accessory SD memory card. Notes on handling Be sure to observe the following. B Do not disassemble or modify the card. MB B Do not subject the card to strong shocks, and do not twist Write-protect switch it, bend it, drop it, step on it or immerse it in liquids. B Do not rub the card with cloth or plastic, or bring it close to objects which may generate static charges or magnetic fields.
Making backups of the data in the SD memory card B Double-click on the drive icon (refer to page 15) for the SD memory card in My Computer (or on the Desktop if you are using a Macintosh), and then drag the DCIM directory to the Desktop (while clicking the Option button if you are using a Macintosh). This will create a backup copy on your computer of all data in the DCIM directory.
Explanation of terms Following are definitions for some of the terms used throughout these Operating Instructions. Convertor does not support files comPowerPoint pressed using RLE.) Application software for creating presentations which is included as part of TIFF Microsoft Office. 95, 97 and 2000 verAbbreviation for Tagged-Image File sions are available, but the JPEG Format.
Inserting and removing the SD memory card Inserting the SD memory card Removing the SD memory card Make sure that the SD memory card is the right way up when inserting it. # Open the card slot cover. $ Check that the access indicator at the lower left of the slot is not flashing (the SD memory card is not being accessed for reading or writing). # Open the card slot cover. D SD CAR $ Insert the SD memory card as shown below.
On-screen menus List of menu screens The projector allows various settings to be adjusted and changed using onscreen menu operations. The overall structure of the projector menus is shown below.
Capturing projected images onto the SD memory card It is possible to capture images which are being projected from a source such as a connected computer or VCR, and save these captured images onto the SD memory card which has been inserted into the SD memory card slot of the projector. Images can be captured in one of two ways: by using menu screen operations (used principally for still images), or by using the FREEZE button on the remote control unit (used principally for moving images).
Capturing images Using the FREEZE button Using the MAIN MENU # Insert the SD memory card into the projector according to the procedure given on page 10. $ Project the screen image to be captured. Use the input select (INPUT, RGB, VIDEO) button to select the input signal, or operate the signal source (such as the computer or VCR) to project the screen image to be captured. % Press the FREEZE button on the Press the MENU button to remote control. display the MAIN MENU screen.
Using the SD memory card in a Windows PC The accessory PC card adapter can be used to insert the SD memory card into a computer with a built-in PC (PCMCIA) card slot which is either Type II or Type III compatible. The accessory JPEG Convertor software can then be used to edit and save images onto the card. PC card adapter R A C # Insert the SD memory card into the PC card adapter as shown in the illustration at right. D Inserting the SD memory card Push the card in until it locks into place.
) Open My Computer on the Desktop, and check that the icon for the new drive appears. The drive icon is the same icon as that used for hard disks, but you can check which icon is which by looking at the disk capacity (14.1 MB for a 16-MB SD memory card). (The drive letter will appear as D:, E:, F: or something similar, depending on the computer you are using.
% Select and click Stop Standard IDE/ESDI Hard Disk Controller or Stop BN-SD SeriesPCMCIA Disk Controller. & The screen shown at right will appear. Click OK to remove the PC card adapter. ( Press the eject button of the PC card adapter and take out the SD memory card. Note: C A R D B Be sure to follow the removal procedure correctly. If the correct procedure is not followed, it may result in damage to the card or loss of data on the card.
$ Insert the PC card adapter into the PC card slot of the Macintosh. The drive icon will be added automatically to the Desktop. % Files can then be save and edited in the same way as when using a floppy disk or MO drive. Note: B For Macintosh computers, a System Extension such as PC Exchange or File Exchange is required. If such a System Extension has not been installed, a message such as "This disk is unreadable by this Macintosh. Do you want to initialize the disk?" will appear.
$ Open the "DCIM" directory which has been created, press the " " and "N" keys to create a new folder (directory), and change the name of the directory to a name that conforms to the DCF standard (example: 100abcde). In the same way as in step # above, an existing directory which is already DCF-compliant can be used. % Drag and drop the JPEG file you would like to save into the directory. The file will be copied into the directory. (The original file will not be deleted from the Macintosh.
DCF standard This projector can only play back image files which comply with the DCF specification. The DCF specification imposes the following conditions. Image files or directories which do not conform to these conditions cannot be recognised by the projector. Limits on directory names Directories must be created as sub-directories of the DCIM directory on the SD memory card. B Data which is contained within any directory other than the DCIM directory cannot be recognised.
Using JPEG Convertor The CD-ROM which is included with the projector contains the JPEG Convertor software (for Windows only). To use this software, read the "Read this first" booklet which is also included, and then install the JPEG Convertor. What JPEG Convertor can do The functions of JPEG Convertor are shown below. Conversion of PowerPoint files (.ppt extension) to DCF-compliant JPEG images PowerPoint 97/2000 must be installed on the computer which is being used to do the conversion.
Main screen functions When JPEG Convertor is started, the main screen shown in the illustration below appears. * Slide size list box Lets you select the image size for presentation files created using Microsoft PowerPoint when they are imported into JPEG Convertor. + Picture quality slider Lets you adjust the quality (compression rate) of the JPEG images when they are being saved using the Save to SD Memory Card and Save to other folder commands.
Importing presentation files created using Microsoft PowerPoint # Check the size in the Slide size drop-down list box. The projector can project JPEG images which are of XGA size, so Slide size should be set to "XGA (1024 x 768)". sion) can be imported. For files in other formats (such as those with .pps extensions), open the file in PowerPoint and re-save it in PPT format. % An import window such as the one in the illustration will appear.
Importing JPEG, BMP and TIFF files created using other applications Click Import file, and then select the folder and then the image you wish to import. An Open window such as the one shown in the illustration will appear. Use the drop-down list box or double-click the folder icons to navigate to the location of the image file(s) to be converted, and then select the file(s) to be converted and click Open. If you click Import All, all image files in the folder which is currently open will be imported.
Checking, sorting and deleting images JPEG Convertor lets you enlarge the imported images which are displayed in the thumbnail screen for checking, and also lets you sort the images into a particular order for displaying during a presentation. You can also delete unneeded images. Checking images Double click on the image you wish to check. An enlarged view of the image will appear, so that you can check that the image has imported correctly.
Conversion settings for saving images The conversion settings to be used when saving images onto the SD memory card or into other folders can be set using the Preferences dialog box which appears when Preferences is selected from the Setting menu, or using the Picture quality slider in the main application window. Save as DCF check box Note: If this check box is selected, the file name and folder name will be converted to DCF format (refer to page 19) when the file is saved.
Saving imported images onto the SD memory card Once the images have been imported and sorted, you then need to save them onto the SD memory card. & Click OK to save the image. # Use the PC card adapter to insert the SD memory card into the computer. (Refer to page 14.) If the specified directory number is already in use, a confirmation window will appear. If you click No, the save operation will be cancelled, and you can then enter a new directory number.
Saving to other folders You can save images to a location such as the computer's hard disk or a MO drive by clicking on Save to other folder. Click Save to other folder and select the destination folder for saving. A Select folder window such as the one in the illustration will appear. Use the drop-down list box or double-click the folder icons to open the folder you wish to save the file in, and then click Save. Note: B You can create new folders by clicking Create new folder ( ).
Playing back images using the projector Selecting the folder (directory) # Use the input select (INPUT, RGB) button to select "CARD". $ At the directory selection screen, use the I or H arrow button to select the directory. A thumbnail image of the first image in each directory and the directory information will be displayed. % Press the ENTER button. The image selection screen will be displayed and a 3 x 3 arrangement of thumbnail images of the files in the directory will appear.
Playing back images Press the ENTER button at the image selection screen. The selected image will then be played back. If the MENU button is pressed during playback, the display will return to the image selection screen. 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 5 [ 5 / 1 7 ] R E S T 2 . 1 M B Pressing the I or H arrow button during playback This will play back the image immediately before or after the current image.
Moving and deleting images Deleting Moving # At the image selection screen, press the F, G, I or H arrow button to select the desired image. $ Press the MENU button. The SD CARD screen will be displayed. % Press the F or G arrow button to select "FILE EDIT", and then press the ENTER button. & Use the F or G arrow button to select the desired operation (DELETE or MOVE), and then press the ENTER button.
Troubleshooting NO FILE CARD FULL WRITE PROTECTED NON STANDARD CARD COPY GUARD SIGNAL LAST FILE NO CARD ERROR There are no image files that can be displayed by the projector on the SD memory card. There is no free space on the SD memory card. The write-protect switch on the SD memory card is set to the LOCK position. Capturing, deleting and moving files is not possible. A non-standard card has been inserted. The video signal being input includes a copy guard signal.
Specifications Some of the following specifications are also given in the separate PT-L702E or PT-L701E Operating Instructions, but refer to the following for specifications pertaining to this particular model (PT-L702SDE or PT-L701SDE). Power supply: 100 V–240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 240 W Approx. 5 W–10 W when in standby mode (when fan is stopped) LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 0.9 type (22.
Connection terminals During RGB input: R.G.B.: G.SYNC: HD/SYNC: VD: AUDIO IN (for RGB): VIDEO IN: S-VIDEO IN: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω TTL high impedance, automatic plus/minus polarity compatible TTL high impedance, automatic plus/minus polarity compatible Double-line 0.5 V [rms] M3 jack (Stereo MINI) Single-line, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω Single-line, Mini DIN 4-pin Y 1.0 V [p-p], C 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω AUDIO IN (for S-VIDEO/VIDEO): 0.
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