LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions Model No. PT-L730NTE R Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Dear Panasonic Customer: 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. The serial number of your product may be found on its back. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
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. Check for the ASTA mark ASA or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Contents Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE..........2 Precautions with regard to safety ....5 Accessories........................................9 Precautions on handling .................10 Location and function of each part........................................12 Using the remote control unit.........18 Laser beam pointer.........................18 Wireless mouse ..............................19 Inserting the batteries .....................20 Operating range..............................
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 power cord from the wall outlet. • Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. • Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs. • Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug. • Do not damage the power cord, 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. • If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire may result. • Ask an Authorised Service Centre to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.
Caution Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet. • Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector. Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam. • Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or electric shocks. When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.
Use only the specified batteries. • 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. • 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. Do not put your weight on this projector. • You could fall or the projector could break, and injury may result.
Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. Remote control unit (N2QAEA000008 x1) AAA batteries for remote control unit (x2) RGB signal cable [3.0 m (9´10˝), K1HB15FA0001 x1] Video/Audio cable [3.0 m (9´10˝), K2KA2FA00001 x 1] Power cord for U.K. (K2CT3FZ00001 x 1) Carrying bag (TPEP007 Power cord for x1) Continental Europe (K2CM3FZ00001 x 1) USB cable (3.
Precautions on handling Cautions regarding transportation Be sure to attach the lens cover before transporting the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When carrying the projector, use the accessory carrying bag. Cautions regarding setting-up Observe the following at all times when setting up the projector. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks.
Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water with a small amount of neutral detergent in it, squeeze the cloth very well, and then wipe the cabinet. After cleaning, wipe the cabinet dry with a dry cloth. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the instructions supplied with the cloth before use.
Location and function of each part Projector w e r t y u q i o tr q Projector control panel (page 14) w Focus ring (page 27) e Air inlet ports Do not cover these ports. r Leg adjuster buttons(L/R) (page 26) These buttons are used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector.
Projector t Preparation q w r e q Remote control signal receptor (page 20) w Security lock This can be used to connect a commercially-available theftprevention cable (manufactured by Kensington). This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver Security System from Kensington. Contact details for this company are given below. Kensington Technology Group ACCO Brands Inc. 2855 Campus Drive San Mateo, CA 94403 USA Tel (650)572-2700 Fax (650)572-9675 http://www.kensington.
Remote control unit !2 !3 !6 y r !5 !4 Projector control panel qw e r t RGB INPUT y u POWER LAMP AUTO SETUP TEMP INPUT SHUTTER STANDBY(R) ON(G) MENU ENTER o !0 !1 i q Power indicator (pages 26 and 27) This indicator illuminates red when the MAIN POWER switch is turned on (standby mode), and illuminates green when the power is turned on and a picture starts to be projected.
!8 FREEZE button (page 32) This button is used to momentarily freeze projection so that a still picture is displayed. !9 D.ZOOM +/- buttons (page 33) These buttons are used to enlarge the projected image. @0 VOLUME +/- buttons These buttons are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the projector’s built-in speaker. Refer to page 41 for details on how to adjust the volume using the buttons on the projector control panel.
q w e t y u r USB i o q USB port (page 19) The remote control unit can be used as a personal computer mouse by connecting the projector to a personal computer with the supplied USB cable. (4pin square connector) w SERIAL connector (pages 22, 23 and 46) This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in order to externally control the projector.
y e q w u Preparation r t q Slot cover Covers the card slots. w Wireless card slot Insert the wireless card into here. e Eject switch Use to remove the wireless card from the card slot. r Access lamp Flashes while the projector is being accessed for reading or writing the data in the SD memory card. t SD memory card slot Insert the SD memory card into here. y Connector This connector is for connecting the wireless card to the projector’s card slot.
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. Do not look into the laser emitter of the remote control unit or point the laser beam towards other people, otherwise damage to eyes may occur.
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 accessory USB cable. Projector Accessory USB cable USB Computer equipped with a USB port • When a personal computer is attached to the projector for the first time, the “new hardware wizard” will launch automatically.
Inserting the batteries q Open the cover. w Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. − 〇 + 〇 AAA batteries (two) + 〇 − 〇 NOTE: • Do not drop the remote control unit. • Keep the remote control unit away from liquids. • Remove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods. • Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Notes on connections • Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. • Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. • 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. • If there is a lot of jitter in the video signal which is input from the video source, the picture on the screen may flicker.
Example of connecting with video equipments Computer for control use D-sub 15 (male) - BNC5 (female) adapter cable (sold separately) Red (connect to PR signal connector) Blue (connect to PB signal connector) Green (connect to Y signal connector) Digital broadcast tuner or DVD player D-sub 9-pin (male) USB Audio system DVD player Video deck NOTE: • Only one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks for SVIDEO/VIDEO signals, so if you wish to change the audio input source, you will n
Example of connecting to computer Preparation Computer Monitor ON 1 DIP 2 3 4 5 6 Computer for control use USB D-sub 9-pin (male) Audio system NOTE: • It is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector. • Refer to the list of compatible signals on page 59 for the types of RGB signals which can be input to the projector by connecting a computer.
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 43 for details.) DESK/CEILING DESK CEILING FRONT (Factory default setting) FRONT/REAR REAR NOTE: • You will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PK730) when using the ceiling installation method.
Screen size (4:3) Diagonal length 1.01 m(40˝) 1.27 m(50˝) 1.52 m(60˝) 1.77 m(70˝) 2.03 m(80˝) 2.28 m(90˝) 2.54 m(100˝) 3.81 m(150˝) 5.08 m(200˝) 6.35 m(250˝) 7.62 m(300˝) Projection distance (L) Height (SH) Width (SW) 0.61 m(2´) 0.76 m(2´6˝) 0.91 m(3´) 1.07 m(3´6˝) 1.22 m(4´) 1.37 m(4´6˝) 1.52 m(5´) 2.29 m(7´6˝) 3.05 m(10´) 3.81 m(12´6˝) 4.57 m(15´) 0.81 m(2´8˝) 1.02 m(3´4˝) 1.22 m(4´) 1.42 m(4´8˝) 1.63 m(5´4˝) 1.83 m(6´) 2.03 m(6´8˝) 3.05 m(10´) 4.06 m(13´4˝) 5.08 m(16´8˝) 6.
Starting to use Turning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 21 – 25.) q Remove the lens cover. w Connect the accessory power cord. e Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “|” side to turn on the power. The power indicator on the projector will illuminate red. e w r Press the POWER button. The power indicator on the projector will flash green.
i Turn the focus ring and the zoom knob to adjust the projected image focus and size. Focus Zoom q Press the POWER button. “POWER OFF” is POWER OFF displayed on the screen. OK CANCEL w Select “OK” using the and buttons and press the ENTER button. The lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected. (The power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange.) e Wait until the power indicator on the projector illuminates red (until the cooling fan stops).
On-screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on-screen menus. The general arrangement of these menus is shown below. PICTURE menu (page 34) When an RGB signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP.
POSITION menu (page 37) When an RGB/YPBPR signal is being input SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] ADJUST:[←][→] H: 63 V: 63 32 32 H: 128 V: 128 TOP LEFT AUTO OFF ON OFF POSITION POSITION KEYSTONE OSD POSITION ASPECT RESIZING AUTO SETUP STANDARD H: 63 V: 63 H: 128 V: 128 TOP LEFT AUTO OFF ON ON ENTER:[ENTER] ESC :[MENU] SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] ADJUST:[←][→] ENTER:[ENTER] ESC :[MENU] When the NETWORK/SD CARD is selected POSITION KEYSTONE OSD POSITION AUTO SETUP STANDARD SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] ADJUST:[←][→] H: 128 V: 128 TOP
OPTION menu (page 42) OPTION SHUTTER OSD AUTO KEYSTONE RGB/YPbPr AUTO RGB IN RGB2 SELECT BACK COLOR FRONT/REAR DESK/CEILING LAMP POWER LAMP RUN TIME NEXT PAGE ↓ SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] OFF OFF RGB OFF INPUT BLUE FRONT DESK LOW ON ON YPbPr ON OUTPUT BLACK REAR CEILING HIGH 10 H ENTER:[ENTER] ESC :[MENU] NETWORK menu (page 45) NETWORK STATUS WEP SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] ADJUST:[←][→] LAN1 DISABLE ENTER:[ENTER] ESC :[MENU] Menu operation guide q Press the MENU button. The menu screen will be displayed.
e Press the ENTER button to accept the selection. You can select an item here. The selected item is shown in yellow. r Select an item pressing the or buttons. POSITION POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE KEYSTONE OSD POSITION ASPECT RESIZING AUTO SETUP FRAME LOCK STANDARD H: 63 V: 63 32 32 H: 128 V: 128 TOP LEFT AUTO OFF ON OFF SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] ADJUST:[←][→] ON ENTER:[ENTER] ESC :[MENU] D C A For the numerically adjustable items Press the ENTER button to display an individual adjustment screen.
Returning a setting to the factory default If you press the STD (standard) button on the remote control unit, you can return settings to the factory default settings. However, the operation of this function varies depending on which screen is being displayed.
This function lets you enlarge the picture. q Press a D.ZOOM +/- button r Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen. NOTE: • This function can only be used when using the remote control unit. • If the type of signal being input changes while the digital zoom function is being used, the digital zoom function will be cancelled. d The picture will then be enlarged to 1.5 times the normal size. w Use the and , , buttons to move the enlarged area which you want to project. e Use the D.
Adjusting the picture Select the item pressing the or buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the or buttons to adjust the alternative items. When adjusting the selectable items or the numerically adjustable items, press the ENTER button to display an individual adjustment screen, and press the or buttons to adjust the setting. When finished, press the MENU button. The individual adjustment screen will then be cleared. When an RGB signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP.
HIGH STANDARD LOW This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear bluish or reddish. COLOR (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YPBPR only) Press the button to make the colour more vivid in tone, and press the button to make the colour more pastel in tone. TINT (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YPBPR only) This adjusts the flesh tones in the picture. Press the button to make flesh tones more greenish, and press the button to make the flesh tones more reddish.
WHITE BALANCE R/G/B (RGB only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colourised. Press the button to make the selected colour lighter. Press the button to make the selected colour stronger. Projecting sRGBcompatible pictures sRGB is an international colour reproduction standard (IEC61966-21) established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Adjusting the position Select the item pressing the or buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the or buttons, to adjust the alternative items. For the selectable items or the numerically adjustable items, press the ENTER button to display an individual screen, and press the or buttons to adjust the setting. When finished adjusting, press the MENU button to clear the individual screen. Some items can be adjusted pressing the or buttons.
DOT CLOCK (RGB only) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern such as the one below is projected. If this happens, use the and buttons to adjust so that any such noise is minimised. Picture condition Operation Press the button. Press the button. CLOCK PHASE (RGB only) Adjust the DOT CLOCK setting first before carrying out this adjustment. Use the and buttons to adjust so that the noise level is least noticeable.
OSD position Press the or buttons to move the OSD position. S4:3 The size of the input signal is compressed to 75% and projected. (This is useful for projecting a picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 16:9 screen.) This setting is only valid for an SVIDEO/VIDEO signal and a YPBPR signal in 525i (480i), 525p (480p) and 625i format. AUTO 4:3 16:9 S4:3 AUTO (S-VIDEO only) When an S1 video signal is input to the S-VIDEO terminal, the aspect ratio is changed automatically to project a 16:9 picture.
NOTE: • This projector is equipped with an aspect ratio selection function. However, if a mode which does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal is selected, it may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture. Keep this in mind when selecting the aspect ratio.
Audio adjustment AUDIO VOLUME MUTE 20 OFF ON VOLUME Press the or buttons to adjust the volume of the sound output by the projector’s built-in speaker. MUTE Set the MUTE to “ON” pressing the or buttons to turn off the volume of the sound output. To release muting, set to “OFF” pressing the or buttons.
Option settings Select the item pressing the or buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the or buttons to adjust the alternative items. To make the SHUTTER or WEB PASSWORD functions work, press the ENTER button.
This should normally be set to ON. ON During automatic setup, the projector selects whichever one of the RGB1 IN or RGB2 IN connectors has a signal being input, and uses that signal for projection. (If a picture is being projected, the signal source is not automatically changed.) OFF Use this setting when you do not want the signal source to be changed automatically during automatic setup. RGB2 SELECT This setting is used to select the function of the RGB2 IN/RGB1 OUT connector.
WEB CONTROL To control the pojector with a personal computer by means of the wireless network, set the WEB CONTROL to “ON”. To prevent it, set to “OFF”. WEB STANDBY To turn on and off the power with a personal computer by means of the wireless network, set the WEB STANDBY to “ON”. WEB PASSWORD You can set the password for controlling the projector with a personal computer by means of the wireless network. Use the or buttons to change the characters, and use the or buttons to change the character position.
NETWORK SETUP You need make adjustment on some items when controlling the projector with a personal computer by means of the wireless network. Refer to the accessory CD-ROM for details. STATUS NETWORK STATUS WEP LAN1 DISABLE This setting is used to adjust the LAN to control the projector by means of the wireless network. WEP This setting is for encrypting data transmitted by means of the wireless network.
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 Computer SERIAL(female) D-Sub9p (male) Communication cable NOTE: • Use a proper communication cable which is suitable for the personal computer to connect the serial connector and the personal computer.
Control commands The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector are shown in the following table. Control Contents Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. • The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. • If a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away, in order to protect the lamp.
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.
LAMP indicator Indicator display Illuminated (red) It is nearly time to Problem replace the lamp unit. Flashing (red) An abnormality has been detected in the lamp circuit. • Does “REPLACE • The power may LAMP” appear on have been turned Possible the screen after the on straight away cause projector is turned after it was turned on? off. • There may be an abnormality in the lamp circuit.
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. Cleaning procedure q Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Replacing the lamp unit When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it. • The lamp cover gets very hot, and contact with it can cause burns. Notes on replacing the lamp unit • The light generating lamp is made of glass, so dropping it or allowing it to hit hard objects may cause it to burst. Be careful when handling the lamp. • After having removed the old lamp, carelessly discarding it can cause the lamp to burst.
On-screen display Lamp indicator warning light Displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing any More than 1 800 hours button will clear the display. The projector will enter Standby Mode and the This display cannot be red indicator lamp will cleared at all, no matter illuminate. More than 2 000 hours which button is pressed.
OPTION SHUTTER OSD AUTO KEYSTONE RGB/YPbPr AUTO RGB IN RGB2 SELECT BACK COLOR FRONT/REAR DESK/CEILING LAMP POWER LAMP RUN TIME NEXT PAGE ↓ SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] OFF OFF RGB OFF INPUT BLUE FRONT DESK LOW ON ON YPbPr ON OUTPUT BLACK REAR CEILING HIGH 1820 H o Press the ENTER button and select the “LAMP RUN TIME” by pressing the or buttons.
About the RGB INPUT indicator The RGB INPUT indicator can be used to check whether an RGB/YPBPR signal is being input. Refer to the table below for details. Power supply status RGB INPUT indicator status Illuminated Switched off Standby On (projecting) A signal is being input to either the RGB1 IN or RGB2 IN connector. A signal is being input to the connector selected using the input select buttons. No signal is being input to either the RGB1 IN or RGB2 IN connector.
Before calling for service Problem Power does not turn on. • • • • • • No picture appears. • • • • The picture is fuzzy. • • • • • COLOR is too light or • TINT is poor. • No sound can be heard. • • • • Possible cause The power cord may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. The main power supply is not being supplied to the wall outlet. TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to page 48.) LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to page 49.
Problem Possible cause The remote control • The batteries may be weak. unit does not • The batteries may not be inserted correctly. (Refer operate. to page 20.) • The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed. (Refer to page 20.) • The remote control unit may be out of the operation range. (Refer to page 20.) • The CONTROL KEY may be set to “OFF”. (Refer to The buttons on the page 42) projector do not In order to set the CONTROL KEY to “ON” without function.
Specifications Amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): Aspect ratio: Display method: Drive method: Pixels: Lens: 100 V–240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz 300 W (During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 1.7 W) 3.5 A–1.5 A 0.9 type (22.86 mm) 4:3 (16:9 compatible) 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Active matrix method 786 432 (1 024 x 768) x 3 panels Manual zoom (1 - 1.3) / focus lens F 1.7 - 2.2, f 28.
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): 0.5 V [rms] RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R) AUDIO OUT: Single-line 0.5 V [rms] M3 jack (Stereo MINI) (Monitor output/stereo compatible) 0 V [rms] - 1.0 V [rms] (variable) Serial connector: D-sub 9p (female) RS-232C compatible Cabinet: Moulded plastic (ABS/PC) Dimensions: Width: 245 mm (9-5/8˝) Height: 118 mm (4-5/8˝) Length: 341 mm (13-13/32˝) (without lens cover) Weight: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.
List of compatible signals NTSC/NTSC4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 525i 625i 525p HDTV60 HDTV50 750P VESA70 VESA85 VGA60 VGA65 VGA72 VGA75 VGA85 SVGA55 SVGA60 SVGA70 SVGA75 SVGA85 MAC16 XGA60 XGA70 XGA75 XGA85 XGA85i MXGA70 MXGA75 MXGA85 MAC21 MSXGA60 SXGA60 SXGA75 SXGA85 SXGA60+ UXGA60 Scanning frequency H V (kHz) (Hz) 720 x 480i 15.734 59.
Dimensions 245(9-5/8) USB 5(3/16) 9.6(3/8) 118(4-5/8) 55(2-5/32) 341(13-13/32) 291.2(11-15/32) Trademark acknowledgements • VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.
Opereting Instructions (Wireless Functions, SD Card Functions) Model No.
Contents Safety precautions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 64 Other instructions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 65 1. Typical applications of SD card / wireless functions ・・・・・・・・ 69 1.1. Examples of use of SD card ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 69 1.2. Example of use of wireless functions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 70 2. Fitting and removal of SD card and wireless card ・・・・・・・・・ 71 2.1. SD card・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 71 2.2. Wireless card ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 72 3. How to use SD card ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 73 3.1.
5. Web browser control・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 95 5.1. What you can do with Web browser control ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 95 5.2. Settings of Web browser control ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 95 5.2.1. Settings of projector ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 95 5.2.2. Settings of personal computer ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 95 5.3. Operation of Web browser control ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 96 5.3.1. Starting Web browser control ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 96 5.3.2. Top screen ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 96 5.3.3.
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. • 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.
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.
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" button, for Macintosh machine). This operation can create copies of all data within the "DCIM" folder into your personal computer.
Radio frequencies used by the wireless card The accessory wireless card and the optional wireless card (ET-CDWL1 series) operate on electronic frequencies within the 2.4 GHz band. You do not need a radio licence in order to use a wireless card, but you should make sure that you understand the following points before using such cards. Do not use the cards near other sources of radio emissions. The following devices may use the same frequencies that are used by the wireless card.
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. Country / Area Certification Last digit of card number * Operating channels Frequency band (median frequency) Japan ARIB STD33 & T66 1 1~14 2,412 MHz~ 2,484 MHz USA FCC part 15 2 1~11 2,412 MHz~ 2,462 MHz Canada IC Taiwan DGT Malaysia SIRIM ETSI 300.
1. Typical applications of SD card / wireless functions 1.1. Examples of use of SD card Projecting images from SD card using the projector only Projection Insertion Image Refer to Section 3.1. "Replaying from recorded SD card using the projector only" on page 73. 8MB SD card containing image data Screen Projector An SD viewer helps user easily search images. Writing data directly on SD card using personal computer CA Install Image Creator 1.
1.2. Example of use of wireless functions Controlling the projector using Web browser control Wireless card For details of Web browser control, refer to Section 5. "Web browser control" on page 95. Insertion Operation with Web browser control Personal computer with the LAN For details of network setting, refer to Section 4. "Network Setting" on page 80. Setting up the projector Screen Projector The Web browser accesses the projector and allows the user to make settings for the projector.
2. Fitting and removal of SD card and wireless card 2.1. SD card Fitting Removal Pay attention to the difference between up and down sides of the SD card. q Open the slot cover w Confirm that the access lamp is not blinking (i.e., SD card is not under reading or writing operation) at the right back of the slot. q Open the slot cover Access lamp w Insert the SD card With the card label facing up, insert the card from the side that has a cut corner until it reaches the depth and is locked.
2.2. Wireless card Fitting Removal q Turn off the power to the projector q Turn off the power supply to the projector Turn off the power referring to How to turn off the power supply given on page 27. w Open the slot cover Turn off the power referring to How to turn off the power supply given on page 27. w Open the slot cover e Press the ejector button Press the ejector button and it will pop out.
3. How to use SD card 3.1. Replaying from recorded SD card using the projector only 3.1.1. Setting q Press the MENU button to view the menu PICTURE PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP.
3.1.2. Replay q Change to "SD card" using the input switching (INPUT, RGB) button of the projector or remote controller. w Select the folder with the buttons and press the ENTER button. SD CARD and A file selection screen will appear. Notes: • If three or more folders are found, press the button and the next three (or less) folders will be shown in turn. • If no thumbnail has been incorporated in the image file in advance, it will take a longer time before image appears.
3.2. 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. For details of Image Creator 1.0, refer to Section 7. "Image Creator 1.0" on page 107. 3.2.1. Compiling on Windows If your PC is a Windows machine, the supplied software, Image Creator 1.0 can be used.
If this is the second or forward time of SD card insertion, no setting operation is required. r Select "Create list of all drivers existing in specific location and select the driver for installation" and click the "Next" button. t Select "Standard IDE/ESDI hard disk controller" and click the "Next" button. From now on, go on installation operation following the instructions on the screen. Finally, click the "Complete" button to finish the preparatory operation for SD card use.
Removing SD card Take out the SD card in the following procedure: q Quit all software applications that use the SD card. w Left-click the PC card icon ( ) shown on the task bar at the right bottom on the screen. Note: • If no PC card icon is appearing on the task bar at the right bottom of the screen, go to Start menu → Setting → Control panel, open "PC card", click the "Show control on the task bar" check box, and then click the "OK" button.
3.2.2. 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 D R A Positively push in the card until it is locked. Also pay attention to the difference between up and down sides and fore and back sides when inserting the card. PC card adaptor C q Insert the SD card into the PC card adaptor as shown in the diagram on the right.
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 Section 7.4. "DCF standard" on page 113 and perform file operation. q Open the icon of SD card drive and press the " " + "N" buttons to create a new folder (directory) and rename it DCIM.
4. Network setting 4.1. Typical setting for network The method of image transmission using a wireless card can be divided broadly into three different types by the current working environment. 4.1.1. 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. For details of setting the projector, refer to Section 4.2. "Setting the projector" on page 83.
4.1.2. 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. For details of setting the projector, refer to Section 4.2. "Setting the projector" on page 83.
4.1.3. 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. For details of setting the projector, refer to 4.2. "Setting the projector" on page 83.
4.2. Setting up the projector q Insert the wireless card into the projector For details of installing and removing the wireless card, refer to Section 2.2. "Wireless card" on page 72. w Press the MENU button to display the menu. e Use and buttons to display NETWORK STATUS "Network setting" screen. WEP LAN1 DISABLE SELECT:[ ↑ ][ ↓ ] ADJUST:[←][→] ENTER:[ENTER] ESC :[MENU] r Press the ENTER button to display "Network setting" setting screen.
Gateway A gateway is a relay point that provides a connection of two networks. It does not operate in the ad hoc mode. It is necessary to assign the gateway address if the projector is connected to the network of different segment or to the Internet in the infrastructure mode. For details of assigning the address, please consult your network administrator. Host name Set the name of the projector on the network. The name must be up to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols.
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. Use and buttons to toggle the values and press the ENTER button when the setting is completed. KEY ID (encryption key ID) Specify the ID of the encryption key to be used. Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point.
4.3. Installing a wireless card driver Install a wireless card driver onto the personal computer in order to use the wireless card. The following section describes the operation when using an optional wireless card (ET-CDWL1). 4.3.1. Fitting and removal of wireless card into/from personal computer Insertion of wireless card With the side of power monitor facing up, insert the card into the PC card slot until it reaches the depth.
4.3.2. 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. ■ For Windows98SE Note: • The Windows98SE installation CD-ROM may be required when installing the driver. q When the wireless card is inserted, "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears.
■ For WindowsMe q Set the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive, select "Automatic search for a better driver" and press the "Next" button. w Press the "Complete" button. ■ For Windows2000 q When the wireless card is inserted, "New Hardware Found Wizard" appears. Press the "Next" button. w Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device", and press the "Next" button. e Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive of the PC, click the check box for "CD-ROM drive", and press the "Next" button.
t When "pananic.inf" is detected, press the "Next" button. y Press the "Yes" button. Installation of the driver will be started. u Press the "Complete" button. Installation of the driver will be completed. ■ For WindowsXP q When the wireless card is inserted, "New Hardware Found Wizard" appears. Press the "Next" button. w Select "Browse", and select "WirelessCard\English" in the CD-ROM. e Press the "Next" button. r Press the "Complete" button.
4.3.3. Settings of wireless card q Click the icon on the task bar and, from "Menu", open "Advanced Settings". 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. e If the Communication mode is set to "Infrastructure" (Access Point): Set Network name (SSID) to the same setting as the projector.
4.4. Settings of personal computer 4.4.1. TCP/IP setting ■ For WindowsMe q Right-click the "Network Computer" icon and open "Properties". w Select "TCP/IP -> Panasonic Wireless Card", and click the "Properties" button. e Enter an IP address of the same segment as the one assigned to the projector. r Enter the same value as the subnet mask assigned to the projector. t If the Communication mode is "AdHoc", delete the gateway. If the Communication mode is "Infrastructure", set the proper gateway.
■ For WindowsXP q Right-click the "My Network" icon and open "Properties". w Right-click the "My Network" icon and open "Panasonic Wireless Card". e Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and click the "Properties" button. r Enter an IP address of the same segment as the one assigned to the projector. t Enter the same value as the subnet mask assigned to the projector. After the entry, click the "OK" button to return to the previous screen. y Click the "OK" button to complete the setting procedure.
4.4.2. If two or more network devices are existent ■ For WindowsMe q Right-click the "My Computer" icon and open "Properties". w Open "Network adaptors" from "Device Manager", and open "Properties" of the adaptor that is other than the wireless card. e Select "Disable in this hardware profile" in "Device usage" to disable the adaptor. Click the "OK" button to return to the previous screen. r Confirming that each icon of the disabled adaptors is marked with "X", click the "OK" button to close the window.
■ For WindowsXP q Right-click the "My Network" icon and select "Properties", open "Network adaptors". w Right-click the device icon you want to disable and select "disable". e Make sure the device icon you disable is gray, close the window. ■ For Windows2000 • To install the driver for Windows2000, refer to the procedure for WindowsXP.
5. Web browser control 5.1. 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. 5.2. Settings of Web browser control 5.2.1. Settings of projector q Press the MENU button to display the menu. w Use the and buttons to display the OPTION SHUTTER "Option" screen.
5.3. Operation of Web browser control 5.3.1. 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. Web browser control will be started. Note: • Web browser control can also be started from Wireless Manager 2.0. While Wireless Manager 2.0 is running, right-click the icon shown on the task bar, select and left-click Remote Control . 5.3.2.
5.3.3. 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. • Connection with the projector cannot be established just after turning on the power. In this case, wait for a while and try connection again.
5.3.4. SD control q Switch to "SD CARD" by using the input selector (INPUT, 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 Click "SD control" in the menu. SD file list screen Select a folder in the SD card. Select thumbnail display or file name list display. Control auto-play. Clicking a file name will zoom in on it within the Web browser. Clicking Projection will display the file by on projector.
6. Wireless Manager 2.0 6.1. 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. • To view the list of existing image files in the folder, from which the user can select the desired images and transmit them to the projector. In addition, the software also allows the user to enjoy automatic playback.
6.3. Operation of Wireless Manager 2.0 6.3.1. 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. To quit Wireless Manager 2.0, right-click the task bar and select "Exit" from the menu.
If another projector exists on the same network as the one for the PC onto which Wireless Manager 2.0 has been installed e Click the "Search" button (B). A "Searching Projectors" screen is displayed. To cancel the search, click the "Cancel" button. When the search is completed, a list of projectors connected to the network will be displayed. r Choose the desired projector to which the image data will be transmitted and click the "Register" button.
6.3.3. 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 sending an image to the projector by Wireless Manager. Switch to "NETWORK" using the input selector (INPUT, RGB) button of the projector or the remote control.
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. • If capturing and transmitting the screen is selected, the image is transmitted to the projector immediately after the capture. In this case, the indication in Window 8 will be "The image will be transmitted when it is captured".
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. 4. [Transmission] button Image files selected in the thumbnail display section (17) will be transmitted to the projector.
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. 13.Start (stopwatch function) When you click the "Start" button with the mouse, the timer starts counting, the elapsed time is displayed and "Stop" is shown on the button.
6.4. Major examples of usage 6.4.1. Basic usage q Launch the image list window. w Choose the folder that contains prepared images. e From the thumbnail display window, specify the image file you want to transmit to the projector. r Press the "Transmit" button to send the image to the projector. 6.4.2. Automatic display in predefined sequence q In the thumbnail display window, sort images in the order you want to replay. Choose images and change the display order by drag-and-drop mouse operation.
7. Image Creator 1.0 7.1. 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. To convert JPEG, BMP, TIFF and PNG images to DCF-compliant JPEG or PNG images. To change the image size or compression ratio. XGA SXGA SVGA XGA XGA XGA C B C A To sort the images.
7.2. Installation of Image Creator 1.0 Install the Image Creator 1.0 onto your PC. The software is contained in the supplied CD-ROM. 7.2.1. Before installation The software does not run on the computer that does not operate with Windows98SE/Me/2000/XP. 7.2.2. Procedure of installation q Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. w Open the "IMAGE CREATOR" folder in the CD-ROM. e Double-click and run "Setup.exe". Go on installation operation following the instructions shown on the screen. 7.3.
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.
7.3.4. Capturing presentation files created with Microsoft PowerPoint97/2000/2002 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. Select the desired files and press "Open" button. Thumbnails will be displayed when the files are captured.
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. Drag and drop into the window. Sorting images Drag the desired image to move and drop it in the desired location. A green bold line is shown vertically between images.
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 Section 7.4."DCF standard" on page 113. Note: • When a file is saved onto the SD card, it is forcefully converted into DCF format. "Create a thumbnail" check box If you select this check box with " ", a reduced image (i.e.
7.4. 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" (e.g. 100abcde).
8. Message List ERR 03 Incompatible wireless card 9. 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. • Is the driver installed? • Are there sufficient IRQ (interrupting signal) numbers? (Refer to the online help of Windows.
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. Colours are not displayed properly with Wireless Manager 2.0 and it is hard to read characters. • Right-click the space on the desktop and choose "Properties".
10. Explanation of terms LAN Abbreviation for Local Area Network. A network which is small in scale, such as an intra-company network. Both wired LANs and wireless LANs can be found. This projector uses a wireless LAN. 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.
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. In order to reduce this problem when using wireless LANs, the frequency band can be divided into 11 channels for communication purposes. (The number of channels varies depending on the country.
RLE 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. This type of file is used to exchange documents between computers. Colour levels of monochrome, 256 colours and 16.7 million colours are supported. TIFF files in 16.
Trademark Information • The SD logo is a trademark. • Windows and Powerpoint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. • All other model names, company names or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. TM and (R) symbols identifying trademarks and registered trademarks are not otherwise used throughout this manual.
