Macintosh Network Operation Manual (Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5) ※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-FW300NTE.
Contents Software Licensing Agreement……………………… 3 Notes on Using Wireless Connection… …………… 4 Request Regarding Security… ……………………… 6 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5…… 7 Check your computer… ……………………………… 10 Software requirements………………………………… 11 Contents on Provided CD-ROM…………………………………… 12 Wireless Manager ME 5.
Software Licensing Agreement Use of this Software is governed by the terms defined in this Software Licensing Agreement. Article 1 License The users obtain the license of the software (i.e. the information recorded or contained in CD-ROM, operation manual or others), but the copyright or intellectual property right of the software does not transfer to the users. Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not transfer or allow any third party, to use or copy the Software, whether free of charge or not.
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. Do not use near other wireless equipment. The following equipment may use radio waves in the same band as the projector. When the projector is used near these devices, radio wave interference may make communication impossible, or the communication speed may become slower.
Notes on Using Wireless Connection (cont.) 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 Standard Japan ARIB STD-T66 China SRRC England, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Thailand, South Korea ETSI 300.
Request Regarding Security When using this product, the following security issues are foreseen. • Leakage of your private information via this product • Illegal operation of this product by a malicious third-party • Harm to or cessation of operation of this product by a malicious third-party Please take adequate security measures. • Set passwords, and limit the users that are permitted login access. • Make sure the password is as hard to guess as possible. • Change the password periodically.
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 Network Transmission You can connect the projector to a computer via the wireless LAN or the wired LAN, and send moving and still images. For information on the connection, refer to the description on page 13 for wireless LAN, and page 23 for wired LAN. Project with various methods (See page 30) Used for normal presentations.
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 (cont.) Project with multiple projectors (See page 36) This arrangement can be used when a number of projectors are installed in a large conference room, or when holding simultaneous presentations in several conference rooms, for example. (See page 38) This arrangement can be used when you wish to simultaneously display multiple presentations using multiple projectors.
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 (cont.) (See page 55) The following operations are possible when using WebBrowser. • Setting and adjusting the projector • Displaying the projector status • Setting for message transmission (See page 29) You can perform the following operation from a PC, using the virtual remote control in stead of the remote control.
Check your computer Necessary environment for computers to be connected • First, check your computer to see whether or not it has a wired LAN※ or a built-in wireless LAN※ function. ※LAN : “Glossary” (See page 64) • Before connecting the projector to the computer, be sure to check the following settings. • Operation is not guaranteed for all wireless LAN cards and built-in wireless LAN adapters.
Software requirements System requirements The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software. OS: Mac OS X v10.4 Mac OS X v10.5 CPU: 1 GHz PowerPC G4 or faster, or 1.8 GHz Intel Core processor or faster RAM: 512 MB or more recommended Empty hard disk capacity: 60 MB or more Hardware conditions: CD or DVD drive (for installing software and viewing the operation manual) (If you install the software via network, you must connect to the local area network.
Software Installation Contents on Provided CD-ROM Set the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. • Quit all running programs. Otherwise, installation may not be possible. • [Admin (administrator)] authority is required for installation. Wireless Manager ME 5.5 Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is used to send a screen from PC to the projector via wireless or wired LAN. 1 Set the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD-ROM drive of a computer. 2 Double-click [WMmac5.5.dmg] in the CD/DVD-ROM drive. [WMMac5.
Connecting with wireless LAN Easy Wireless Set Up There are 3 different connection methods, “S-MAP” (Projector Signal Map) Connection, “1-4/U” Connection, and “PC Search” Connection. These connections enable easy search and connection to the projector. (Refer to “1-4/U” connection on page 17 to establish an easy wireless connection with projectors that have no S-MAP function.) • [S-MAP] Connection: Search and connect to the projectors set up using [Network Number] [S-MAP] (See page 48).
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Parts name in search screen n window – [S-MAP] (See page 16) Current settings B C D E F G A When selected, the background changes to blue. J H I N K M L A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons. I ID (See page 25) Display projector’s ID. B Access Devices (See pages 30, 36, 38) When only one projector is connected, select [ ]. When multiple projectors are connected, select [ ].
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) n window – [1-4/U] (See page 17) Current settings B C D E F G A H When selected, the background changes to blue. L N I M O S J K P R Q A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons. B Access Devices (See pages 30, 36, 38) ]. When When only one projector is connected, select [ ]. multiple projectors are connected, select [ ※ Multiple projectors [(Multiple projectors icon)] are available when “1-4/U” is selected.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) “S-MAP” Connection 1 Click the install target or [ ] in the Dock. window – [S-MAP] is displayed. (Parts name → See page 14) ● When the window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK]. • Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics. • The icon and user name are set when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is first launched. • The icon and user name settings can be changed in the
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) “1-4/U” Connection 1 Click the install target or [ ] in the Dock. window – [S-MAP] is displayed. When the window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK]. • Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics. • The icon and user name are set when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is first launched. • The icon and user name settings can be changed in the
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 3 A list of projectors that can be connected to are displayed in the window – [1-4/U]. 4 Select the same network number as the one for the projector you want to connect to (See page 48). 5 Select the desired projectors, and click [Connect]. (Parts name → See page 15) Projectors powered on in the chosen network group are listed. The launcher appears and the connection with the projector is established.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) “PC Search” Connection 1 Click the install target or [ ] in the Dock. window – [S-MAP] is displayed. When the window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK]. • Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics. • The icon and user name are set when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is first launched. • The icon and user name settings can be changed in the
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 3 Select the projector to connect. window appears. Click on [ ] in the window, and the models of projector that can perform [PC Search] are displayed. (See page 42) Operations on the projector A Turn on the power to the projector unit. B Press the [COMPUTER SEARCH] button on the remote control. (You can also search from [COMPUTER SEARCH] from the network menu.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Connection error messages When wireless LAN connection cannot be established, the projector is not displayed. Click the [ ] button at this time to display information on resolving the issue as shown below.
Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Connecting through the access point You can make the setting for infrastructure mode※ (connection through the access point※); however, confirm to your system administrator on network settings before changing any settings. ※“Glossary” (See pages 64 - 65) A Projector settings 1 Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control.
Connecting with Wired LAN Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, confirm to your system administrator on network settings before changing any settings. A Projector settings 1 Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control. 2 Press the menu button to open the [NETWORK] menu, select [Wired LAN] and then press [ENTER]. 3 Set the details of network and select [ENTER]. As for network setting items, see page 47.
Selection of adapters When the window appears, select [Wireless LAN] or [Wired LAN] and click [OK]. [Wireless LAN]: [Wired LAN]: The wireless LAN is used for the connection. The wired LAN is used for the connection. The window appears. (See page 16) The only usable network number is [U (USER)]. • Refer to the models on page 42 supporting the wired LAN that is compatible with this software.
Other operations for connection Operations when password entry is required for connection A [ ] mark is displayed for projectors that have passwords set. The window shown to the right appears to establish a connection. Enter the password for the projector and click [OK]. (Password setting → See page 51) • Click [CANCEL] at the window to return to launcher canceling the connection (See page 28). • When an incorrect password is entered, an error message appears.
Other operations for connection (cont.) 3 Click [Search]. 4 Check the search results. When window – [Searching] is displayed, the search starts. When the projector of the applicable ID is found, the [Projector Name] and [ID] appear. If a projector of the applicable ID is not found, [No Projector detected.] appear. 5 Click [Connect]. When the connection with the projector is established, the launcher is displayed.
Other operations for connection (cont.) Exit Wireless Manager 1 Click [Exit] in the launcher menu. The following window appears. When connecting the projector for the first time The window appears. Create a profile with information about connected projectors. You can use the created profile to connect automatically. This function is called “One-click Connection”. (One-click Connection→ See page 26) Set the save destination and file name, and click [OK].
Various projection methods Description of the launcher The launcher always appears on the computer screen, and can be used to perform various operations.
Various projection methods (cont.) Launcher menu button Click [ ] in the status display on the menu bar to display the launcher menu. Live mode Menu Launcher Menu Launcher Menu Launcher Menu A Launcher menu button: [Start]: [Stop]: [Live Mode]: [Selective Area Transmission]: [Virtual remote control]: [Show launcher]: [Pointer function]: [AV Mute]: [WEB control]: [Select Access Port]: [Option]: [About Wireless Manager]: The launcher menu will appear. You can operate it by clicking the various items.
Various projection methods (cont.) Live Mode Connect a computer to a projector, and display the computer screen over the entire projection screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window (small screens) is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) Multi Live Mode Switching from one style to another Multi live mode has “4-screen multi style”, “4-screen index style” and “16-screen index style”. How to operate Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to change the style. • 4-screen multi style (See page 32) Set the projector to a full screen display. Assign an area of one quarter of the projector screen to each of up to four computers, and project images on the projector screen.
Various projection methods (cont.) 4-screen multi style Connect up to four computers to one projector, and then divide the projector screen into four parts, and simultaneously display the screens for the four computers on the projector screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window (small screens) is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) 4-screen index style When the projector is set to “4-screen index style”, connect up to 4 computers to one projector, and then simultaneously display the screens for the 4 computers on the index windows and also on a large screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “4-screen index style”.
Various projection methods (cont.) 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. • The image display will fill the entire screen if the [ENTER] button is pressed again. • To return to the 4-screen index style, press the [ENTER] button again.
Various projection methods (cont.) 16-screen index style When the projector is set to “16-screen index style”, connect up to 16 computers to one projector, and simultaneously display the screens for the 16 computers on index windows and also on a large screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) 1 2 3 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “16-screen index style”.
Various projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Live Mode You can simultaneously project one computer’s screen on up to 8 projectors. Can be displayed in projectors that have a network number of [1]-[4] or [USER1]-[USER4]. 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) 8 Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 28) 9 Click [ ] on the launcher. The same image is provided for all the projectors selected in step 7. • Projection is provided in multi-live mode for the projector having the same network number that is selected on the PC.
Various projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Multi Live Mode Connect up to 4 computers to each of up to 8 projectors, and project in each projector by the 4-screen multi style. Can be displayed in projectors that have a network number of [1]-[4] or [USER1]-[USER3]. 1 Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed).
Various projection methods (cont.) 8 Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 28) 9 Click [ ]. The launcher menu will appear. 10 Click [Live Mode] in the launcher menu. 11 Select and click the projection position. 12 Click [ ] on the launcher. The computer image is transmitted to the selected quarter of the projection screen. Switching to a different position Select and click a different projection position in step 11 above.
Useful Functions Selective Area Transmission By using the selective area window, you can specify the necessary information alone from the computer screen, and display it on the projection screen. 1 Click [ 2 Click [Selective Area Transmission] in the launcher menu. 3 With the left mouse button held down, surround the area you want to send to the projector. ]. The launcher menu will appear. The range selection screen is displayed. Selective area window (green) appears on computer screen.
Useful Functions (cont.) AV Mute function Blanks the screen for a moment. 1 Click [ 2 Click [AV Mute] in the launcher menu. 3 Click [AV Mute] in the launcher menu again. ]. The launcher menu will appear. The image is turned off. Audio output also goes out. [AV Mute] is disengaged. The shutter function is available only in live mode or in multiple source live mode.
Useful Functions (cont.) List of connectable projectors/available functions in each projection method Wireless Manager ME 5.5 can be used when connected to the following projectors.
Setting options You can make various settings related to Wireless Manager ME 5.5. Setting options 1 Click [ 2 Click [Option] in the launcher menu. 3 Click the desired tab to be set. 4 Click [OK]. ]. The launcher menu will appear. The
Setting options (cont.) Key setting You can set shortcut key combinations that let you control the Wireless Manager ME 5.5 functions by computer keyboard operations. 1 Select the mode or the function to be set for the shortcut key, and click it. 2 Select one from [Cmd], [Opt], [Shift] and [Ctrl]. (Multiple selections can be made) 3 Select one alphabet to be used with the key chosen in step 2. 4 Click [Setting]. The shortcut key set in step 2 - 3 appears in the blank space.
Setting options (cont.) Other Setting Favorites It is possible to assign a different name to connected projectors. When connected, a field is displayed at the bottom of the window. Automatic connection setting You can perform automatic settings for newly connected projectors. • If the [Make an automatic connection] box is checked and a projector is registered as a destination for automatic connection when Wireless Manager ME 5.
Network/Security setting of the projector When making a connection between a computer and a projector with settings other than the default settings, perform the procedure below to display the menu required when changing the initial settings. For detailed setting, see the operation manual for your projector. Displaying the Network Menu 1 Press the [MENU] button on the projector. The main menu appears.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Wired LAN settings You can make detailed wired LAN settings. Select [WIRED LAN] at the network menu and click the [ENTER] button. WIRED DETAILED SETUP OFF DHCP SELECT IP ADDRESS 192.168. 10.100 SUBNETMASK 255.255.255. DEFAULT GATEWAY 192.168. 10. 1 0 RETURN OK CANCEL DHCP※: ON: If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Setting network number (for wireless LAN) 1 2 Select [WIRELESS LAN] at the network menu. Select the number to be connected with the [ PICTURE WIRED LAN POSITION WIRELESS LAN LANGUAGE NAME CHANGE PROJECTOR SETUP SECURITY NETWORK SELECT S-MAP OFF PASSWORD DISPLAY OPTION ] buttons.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Wireless settings Select [NEXT] on the IP address setting window to switch to the wireless setting window. Make the settings related to the wireless connection between the projector and the network. DETAILED SETUP USER1 2/3 Panasonic Projector SSID AD HOC MODE SELECT SSID※ RETURN ENTER AUTHENTICATION OPEN ENCRYPTION NONE 1 CHANNEL RETURN NEXT CANCEL : If the mode is [INFRASTRUCTURE※], enter the SSID registered at the access point.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Additionally perform the following setting using the [AUTHENTICATION] setting. DETAILED SETUP USER1 3/3 1 DEFAULT KEY ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY1 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY2 SELECT RETURN ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY3 ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ KEY4 RETURN OK CANCEL When setting [OPEN] or [SHARED] as authentication and setting [WEP※] as the encryption method: DEFAULT KEY : Set 1 – 4 numerals for the default key. KEY 1 – 4 : Set these to match the WEP key registered in [DEFAULT KEY] and select [OK].
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Changing the projector name You can change the projector name on the network. It will help to distinguish names in the window ([S-MAP], [1-4/U]). 1 Select [NAME CHANGE] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) 4 5 Enter the password using the [ ▲▼ENTER] buttons. After entering the password, select [OK] and click [ENTER]. Select [CANCEL] to undo the changes and then press [ENTER]. NAME CHANGE ＊＊＊＊＊＊ A N a n B O b o C P c p D Q d q E R e r F S f s G T g t H U h u I V i v J W j w K X k x L Y l y M Z m z ALL DELETE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SPACE ! " # $ % & ’ * + - / = ? @ / ^ _ ` | ~ ( ) < > [ ] { } , .
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Live mode cut-in Set it to “ON” if you allow other users on the network to connect in live mode while you are also in live mode. 1 Select [LIVE MODE CUT IN] at the network menu.
Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Verifying settings Your current settings appear. Select [STATUS] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. PICTURE WIRED LAN POSITION WIRELESS LAN LANGUAGE NAME CHANGE PASSWORD DISPLAY OPTION OFF PASSWORD CHANGE PROJECTOR SETUP NETWORK STANDBY SECURITY NETWORK SELECT S-MAP OFF NETWORK CONTROL ON LIVE MODE CUT IN OFF COMPUTER SEARCH RETURN MULTI-LIVE STATUS INITIALIZE ENTER The status of the following will appear.
Using WebBrowser Control a projector through the WebBrowser of a computer. It is called “WEB Control”. (The example is when using Safari.) Before using the WebBrowser control Connect the projector and PC with wired or wireless LAN. (See page 13) A Projector settings Turn [ON] the [NETWORK CONTROL] in the network menu. 1 Select [NETWORK CONTROL] in the network menu. 2 Select [ON] or [OFF] with the [ ] buttons. ON : This enables control on the WebBrowser.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Enabling JavaScript If JavaScript has been set to disable, enable it. 1 Open the [Security] tab in Safari. 2 Place a checkmark in the [Enable JavaScript] checkbox next to Web Content. Accessing from the WebBrowser 1 Select “WEB control” from the launcher menu. The WebBrowser starts up and the authentication window appears. 2 Enter the user name and the password. 3 Click [OK]. window appears.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Monitor information window This page indicates the projector status. If you migrate from other pages, click [Monitor information] in the main menu (left of the screen). Monitored information Network information On this window, click the [Status information] tab. On this window, click the [Network status] tab. The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] → [Refresh].
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Projector control window You can make various projector settings. To access this page from other pages, click [Projector control] at the left of the window. Basic control window Advanced control window On this window, click the [Basic control] tab. On this window, click the [Advanced control] tab. 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.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Detailed settings window You can make detail network settings on projector, when connecting without the administrator authority or when connecting through an access point (infrastructure mode). LAN settings 1 Click [Detailed set up] in the menu. 2 Select the items to change and click [Next]. 3 Complete the detailed settings and click [Next]. 4 Click [Submit]. The settings window appears, showing the current settings. • To change the LAN settings, click [Change].
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Time settings Click [Detailed set up]→[Adjust clock] in the menu. Time zone : Select the time zone and click [Set time zone]. Time : Enter the current date and time in [Date] and [Time], and then click [Set date and time]. Email settings You can specify two email recipients. Click [Detailed set up]→[E-mail set up] in the menu. • [MAIL SERVER] ENABLE : Enable or disable email transmission. SMTP SERVER NAME : Enter the SMTP server name.
Using WebBrowser (cont.
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Authentication server settings Click [Detailed set up]→[Authentication set up] in the menu. Auth : Change the authentication method as desired. SMTP Auth : For SMTP authentication, change the authentication method to use, as desired. POP Server name : Enter the POP server name. User name : E nter the user name for the SMTP or POP server. Password : Enter the password for the SMTP or POP server. SMTP server port : Enter the SMTP server port number.
Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 5.5 Uninstalling Drivers 1 Set the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD-ROM drive of a computer. 2 Double-click [WMMac5.5.dmg] in the CD/DVD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click [WMUninstaller]. [WMMac5.5] appears on the desktop. Follow the instructions on the screen and uninstall the software. Uninstalling Wireless Manager ME 5.5 1 Drag-and-drop [ 2 Select [Empty Trash...] from the [Finder] menu. ] from the [Applications] folder to the [Trash].
Glossary Category Item LAN Access point MAC address IP address Common Setting of connections DHCP Subnetmask Default Gateway Domain Name Descriptions Page Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as inside a company. 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.
Glossary (cont.) Category Item AD_HOC INFRASTRUCTURE (infrastructure mode) SSID Open System/ OPEN Shared Key/ SHARED Advanced setting of connection WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WEP TKIP AES Descriptions This is the mode in which computers communicate with each other directly, rather than via access points. This is the mode in which communications are performed via the access point. Abbreviation for Service Set ID.
Frequently Asked Questions Check the following points once more before requesting repair. No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. • Is Wireless Manager ME 5.5 running? Wireless Manager ME 5.5 must be started in the computer in order to enable wireless transmissions of images to the projector.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) The connection to the wireless LAN or wired LAN is lost. • If the live mode is canceled or the connection is lost, start the reconnection procedure from the menu. If it is still not possible to establish a connection to the LAN, power off the projector, wait for the cooling fan to stop operating (after the power monitor on the projector changes from orange to red), power the projector back on, and then start the connection procedure from the menu once again.
Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) There is a time lag between operations at the computer and results in the projected image. • Wireless Manager ME 5.5 reads the screen, compresses the data and transmits it to the projector. In the projector, the received data are extracted and then projected. Some delays occur in this system, due to the processing time and factors in the wireless environment. Different computers may also produce varying lag times. The Wireless Manager ME 5.
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