Commercial Use ET-MWP100G Model No. Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This product is used together with the optional Interface Board. Purchase the Interface Board according to the equipment to be connected and install it to this product. Be sure to ask a qualified technician or your dealer when installing it.
Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: 1. Remove the plug from the mains socket when this unit is not in use for a prolonged period of time. 2.
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FCC NOTICE (USA) Verification Model Number: ET-MWP100G Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Telephone number: (877)803-8492 E-mail: projectorsupport@us.panasonic.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. Importer’s name and address within the European Union Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Center Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...
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Read this first! WARNING: r POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the device in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. f If foreign objects or water get inside the device, cut off the power supply.
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Read this first! WARNING: r ON USE/INSTALLATION Do not place the device on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats. Doing so will cause the device to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the device. Do not set up the device in humid or dusty places or in places where the device may come into contact with oily smoke or steam, ex.
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Read this first! CAUTION: r POWER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector. If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result.
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rTrademarks f Microsoft , Windows , and Silverlight are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States ® ® ® and other countries. f Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. ®...
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Features of the Device Quick Steps For details, refer to the corresponding pages. 1. Attach optional accessories to Input/output module support the device. (x page 71) ▶ Input and output circuits are all modularized. By attaching interface f Make sure to ask a qualified technician or your dealer when installing the product.
Contents Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!” from page 2. Read this first! Chapter 4 Settings Overview of operation Chapter 1 Preparation Operation flow with the control software Sending commands to the device Precautions for use Saving current settings to the device Cautions when transporting [Settings] Cautions when installing...
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting f When transporting this device, avoid excessive vibration and impacts. Doing so may damage the internal components and result in malfunctions. Cautions when installing rDo not install this device outdoors. This device is designed for indoor use only.
Take sufficient security measures. f The connecting network must be secured by a firewall, etc. f Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge your password in case you receive such inquiries.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provided with your Multi Window Processor. Numbers enclosed in < > show the number of accessories. Power cord <1> Power cord <1> (For USA) (For U.K.) (K2CGYY00116) (K2CT3YY00054) Power cord <1>...
The model numbers of optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice. f The optional accessories mentioned above are the latest as of July 2013. Optional accessories may be added or changed without prior notice. For the latest information, visit the Panasonic website (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/). ENGLISH - 15...
Licensee bundled with Panasonic’s Multi Window Processor (“the Panasonic’s MWP”), but copyrights and all other intellectual property rights in the Software belong to Panasonic or third parties and will not be transferred to the Licensee.
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your device About your device Main body Front Side Rear RS232 POWER 100-240Vac 50-60Hz OFF ON +12V AC IN~ Rack mount bracket Slot cover USB connector (Type A) CPU board section This terminal is used by the service personnel. Cover for the POWER SUPPLY attachment section A cover is attached to the USB connector.
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your device r POWER SUPPLY section 100-240Vac POWER 50-60Hz OFF ON +12V AC IN~ <POWER> switch Power input indicator Turns the power on/off. Displays the power input status. Turns on at all times while the device is on and turns off when <AC IN>...
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your device About optional accessories r Interface Board for DVI-U 2input (Model No.: ET-MCYDV100) STATUS DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT <DVI-U INPUT> terminal Status indicator of the interface board (x page 20) This terminal is used for digital, analog RGB, YC S-Video (Y/C), and video (CV) signal input.
LAN10/100 indicator Connects to a DIGITAL LINK-compatible display (projector or Turns on when connected to the 100Base-TX. flat panel display) or a Panasonic-recommended twisted-pair- LAN LINK/ACT indicator cable transmitter (receiver) using a CAT5e cable or higher Turns on when connected and flashes when sending and (x page 29).
Getting Started Chapter 2 This chapter describes things you need to do before using this device such as the setup and connections. Attach optional accessories before installing the device at a location. Be sure to ask a qualified technician or your dealer when attaching optional accessories to the device.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Setting up Rack This device is designed to be put on a rack. It can be installed on an EIA (ANSI/EIA-310-D) standard rack. Installing the device on the rack Use supplied or rack-specified installation screws and support angles to attach the device to the rack. Install the device as according to the rack specification.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting Before connecting f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions of the devices to be connected. f When connecting to an external device, such as a video input/output device or a computer, use the power cord supplied for each of the devices.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting <DVI-U SCALED OUTPUT> terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name T.M.D.S data 2- (16) Hot plug detection T.M.D.S data 2+ (17) T.M.D.S data 0- T.M.D.S data 2 shield (18) T.M.D.S data 0+ (16)
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting For <DVI-U INPUT> terminal Blu-ray disc player DVD player DVI - HDMI conversion adaptor (commercially available) VCR (with built-in TBC) Video camera DVI - YP conversion adaptor (commercially DVI - S-Video conversion available) adaptor (commercially DVI - Video conversion available) adaptor (commercially...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting For SDI terminal Digital VCR for commercial use Digital VCR for commercial use 3G-SDI signals SD-SDI signals or HD-SDI signals STATUS STATUS STATUS STATUS DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT DVI-U INPUT 3G-SDI INPUT...
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example: Computers The following example shows the optional Interface Board for DVI-U 2input (Model No. ET-MCYDV100) attached to Slot1 and Slot2, Interface Board for Digital Link 2output (Model No. ET-MCQDL350) to Slot15 and Slot16 on the slot section of this device. Computer Computer Computer...
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example: Displays (using the method other than DIGITAL LINK connection) The following example shows the optional Interface Board for DVI-U 2output (Model No. ET-MCQDV150) attached to Slot13 and Slot14 on the slot section of this device. Non-DIGITAL LINK-compatible flat panel Non-DIGITAL LINK-compatible display...
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example: DIGITAL LINK-compatible devices The following example shows the optional Interface Board for DVI-U 2output (Model No. ET-MCQDV150) attached to Slot13 and Slot14, Interface Board for Digital Link 2output (Model No. ET-MCQDL350) to Slot15 and Slot16 on the slot section of this device. Non-DIGITAL LINK-compatible projector Twisted-pair-cable transmitter (receiver) of...
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Panasonic website (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices of other manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Installing/uninstalling the software Installing/uninstalling the software Installing the control software The functions of this device can be configured and controlled using the control software (Control Software for Multi Window Processor). Install the control software on the computer you will connect the device to. System requirements To use the control software, the computer must meet the following system requirements.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Installing/uninstalling the software f Uncompress the file which was downloaded from the Internet. Installation using the file f Double-click “Control Software for Multi Window Processor.exe” (32-bit) or “Control Software for downloaded from the Internet Multi Window Processor -x64.exe” (64-bit) within the uncompressed folders. f When the installer launches, the installation screen (English) is displayed.
When the installation is complete, a shortcut is created on the desktop. Note f For the latest version of the control software, please see the support information on the Panasonic website (http://panasonic.net/avc/ projector/). f The illustrations and screenshots found in this document may vary with the actual objects.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Installing/uninstalling the software r Windows 7 Select “Control Software for Multi Window Processor” from “Start” → “Control Panel” → “Uninstall a program”, and click “Uninstall”. Uninstall the control software by following the instructions on the screen (English). r Windows XP Select “Control Software for Multi Window Processor”...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the device Switching on/off the device Connecting the power cord Use the supplied power cord and make sure that it is securely fixed to the device to prevent it from being removed easily. Confirm that the <POWER> switch of the device is on the <h> side before connecting the power cord. For details on power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!”...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the device Switching off the device 100-240Vac POWER 50-60Hz OFF ON +12V AC IN~ Close the control software on the control computer. Press the <POWER> switch towards the <h> side to turn off the power. f Confirm that the power indicator <BUSY (R)/ON (G)>...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Preparing the control computer Preparing the control computer There are two ways to connect the device to the control computer of the device: LAN connection and serial connection. r LAN connection Connect the device to the control computer using a LAN cable. Connect the control computer.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Preparing the control computer Description of the login screen Login screen The login screen is displayed by double-clicking the shortcut on the desktop to start the control software. [User name] [Login] Enter the user name. There are five usable user names: admin, After entering the user name and password, click this to log in.
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Preparing the control computer [Settings] screen The following explains the settings that are required when you use the control software for the first time. Click the [Settings] button on the login screen. f The [Settings] screen will be displayed. Configure [Connection Settings].
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Preparing the control computer Login to the control software Enter the user name and the password on the login screen. f Enter [User name] and [Password]. Click the [Login] button. f When the saved data selection screen is displayed, proceed to Step 3). If the selection screen is not displayed, the setting data saved on the device is loaded.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Preparing the control computer Closing the control software When exiting the control software, you can save current working setting data on the control computer. If saving the data as a new file, you can load the saved data to use at the next login or in offline mode. Click the [Logout] button on the top right of the control software screen.
Chapter 4 Settings — Overview of operation Overview of operation Operation flow with the control software There are six buttons on the upper right of the control software screen, namely, [Settings], [Layouts], [Canvases], [Live], [Comm Data], and [Logout]. Click a button to switch the page to the corresponding operation. The name of the button for the currently selected page is displayed in red.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Settings] [Settings] Click the [Settings] button to display the [Settings] page. There are four buttons displayed in the [Settings] page: [General], [Ethernet], [Inputs], and [Outputs]. Click a button to switch the page and set the necessary items. Set the inputs and outputs before installing the device at a location. By setting all inputs and outputs, all functions for properly operating the device can be set through this screen.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [Settings] Click the [Inputs] button on the [Settings] page. Select the input source to be used from the input source list. Configure the input source. [Input Name] Sets the input source name. [Input Fixed Name] Displays the input terminal name. (x page 18) [Slot Index] Displays the slot number of the installed input board.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Settings] Note f You can adjust the [Contrast] and [Brightness] for both analog and digital inputs. f The input signal is detected, and when it is properly locked, [Status] will be changed to [OK]. The resolution of the input source is detected and displayed on the screen of the control software.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Settings] When [Genlock] is enabled, the same resolution as the input source you specified here will be set in [Genlock Source] [Resolutions]. (x page 48) Enables you to select the device type that is connected to the output terminal of the device. [Display Type] You can adjust edge blending only if the output device selected is a [Projector].
Chapter 4 Settings — [Layouts] [Layouts] Display the [Layouts] page by clicking the [Layouts] button. On the [Layouts] page, set the layout of output devices. Up to four layouts can be set. Source area [Clear] Allows selection of either the [Layouts] tab or the [Outputs] tab. Undoes changes made on the [Layouts] page.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [Layouts] Click the box next to an output device to be used. f The [Add Output] screen will be displayed. Set output devices to be positioned on the layout. [Relative Size] can be changed. (It is not displayed when [Base Size] (x page 51) is set to 0.) [Relative Size] Enter the size ratio for [Base Size].
Chapter 4 Settings — [Layouts] Layout auxiliary functions Auxiliary functions that can be used to configure layout have been added to the control software. Layout grid On a normal positioning screen, layout grid option is available. Click the [Grid Setup] button in the layout window to display the pop-up window that allows setting of the horizontal and vertical grid size and angle of rotation.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Layouts] Before setting edge blending, check that [Display Type] is set to [Projector]. Click the [Projector Alignment] button in the setting area. f The display items in the setting area change, and the [Projector Alignment] screen is displayed. f The positions of output devices in the layout window are locked so that they cannot be dragged with the mouse.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [Layouts] Fine adjustment of the red line is possible by fine adjusting the output position in the setting area. However, use this method only for making small corrections. [SCurve] When arrangement of all projectors is completed, correct luminance so that the images blend naturally at the blending portion. You should now feed in a flat brightness image onto the whole layout.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Layouts] The software for S-curve projection enables selection of any output device on the layout. Since it enables S-curve correction for each active output (red), it is recommended that all output devices be selected in this process. When all output devices to be corrected are selected, and the source is evenly displayed in white for the output of the projector, then S-curve parameters can be adjusted.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Canvases] [Canvases] Display the [Canvases] page by clicking the [Canvases] button. After setting the layout on the [Layouts] page, configure the display of canvas on the [Canvases] page. Up to four canvases can be set. First, apply a layout to the canvas window with the [Layouts] tab on the source area, and use the [Zoom] button to adjust the display. In the canvas window, the layout of which output has been specified is displayed in gray area.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [Canvases] Drag the input source to be used and drop it to a desired position. f The [Add Window] screen will be displayed. Set the window to be created on the canvas. Loads input signals at current resolution status (dot-by-dot high [EHQ] resolution).
Chapter 4 Settings — [Canvases] When placing the second window and after, positions a new window in contact with the window [Snap on addition] positioned closest in the canvas window. It is convenient when using the preview window for checking images in layout. 10) Click the [Take All] button.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Live] [Live] Display the [Live] page by clicking the [Live] button. Use of presets created on the [Canvases] page will make the live window for operating the display more effective. [Presets] [Switching mode] Displays available presets. If presets have not been loaded, [Immediate] load presets from this device.
If the [!Error] message is displayed the device has not carried out the command requested. f Saving communication logs is recommended in case system failure occurs. When contacting Panasonic, the text file that saves the communication logs will be a great help for finding the cause. With the complete communication log of operations after startup, it is also possible to recreate the same operation using a machine with a similar environment.
Chapter 4 Settings — [Logout] [Logout] Log out from the control software. Refer to “Closing the control software” (x page 42) for details on operation. 60 - ENGLISH...
Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance Maintenance Before maintaining the device f Make sure to turn off the power before maintaining the device. f When switching off the device, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the device” (x page 37). Maintenance f Wipe off dirt and dust on the front face of the device with a soft, dry cloth.
Is Microsoft Silverlight 5 or a later version installed on the computer you are using? If you have not installed it yet, download it from the Microsoft homepage. Cannot connect to ET-MWP100G from a computer When Windows firewall has been detected Windows XP Is the control software registered in “Start”...
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Chapter 5 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Windows 8 Is the control software registered in “Start” → “Control Panel” → “System and Security” → “Windows Firewall” → “Allowed apps and features”? Register the control software in “Allowed apps and features”. While pressing the “Windows Logo” key on the keyboard, press “X”, and then click “Control Panel”. When the “Control Panel”...
Appendix Chapter 6 This chapter describes how to attach optional accessories, and the specifications and after-sales service of the device. Be sure to ask a qualified technician or your dealer when installing optional accessories such as the interface board or the POWER SUPPLY. ENGLISH - 65...
Chapter 6 Appendix — Specifications Specifications The specifications of this device are as follows. Power supply AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 160 W Width 482.4 mm (19") Dimensions Height 177.3 mm (6-31/32") Depth 313.3 mm (12-11/32") Weight Approx.
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Chapter 6 Appendix — Specifications Scanning freq. Compatible signal format Dot clock Resolution Compatible signal Signal name freq. Horizontal Vertical (Dots) (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 1125 (1080)/50p 1920 x 1080p50 1 920 x 1 080 56.3 50.0 148.5 ― ― 640 x 480p60 640 x 480 31.5 59.9...
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Chapter 6 Appendix — Specifications List of compatible signals (Output) The following table specifies the video signals that can be output from this device. The output range is within 15.6 kHz to 82.2 kHz for the horizontal scanning frequency, 24.0 Hz to 85.1 Hz for the vertical scanning frequency, and 162 MHz or less for the dot clock frequency.
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Chapter 6 Appendix — Specifications Compatible signal Scanning freq. format Resolution Dot clock freq. Compatible signal Signal name (Dots) (MHz) Horizontal Vertical (kHz) (Hz) 1920 x 1200p60cvt- WUXGA 1 920 x 1 200 74.0 60.0 154.0 ― *1 DVI 1.0 compliant, HDCP compatible *2 Includes DIGITAL LINK output.
Chapter 6 Appendix — Installing optional accessories Installing optional accessories Make sure to ask a qualified technician or your dealer to install optional accessories. r To the equipment installer: Before you begin, make sure to read “Read this first!” (x page 2), “Setting up” (x page 22). Precautions for installing and removing optional accessories f Make sure to turn off the power before installing or removing the interface board or POWER SUPPLY.
Chapter 6 Appendix — Installing optional accessories f If the slot cover is difficult to remove, insert the tip of a straight slot screwdriver between the right and left edges of the slot cover and the rear surface of the device to remove. Install the interface board to the device.
Chapter 6 Appendix — Installing optional accessories Removing the POWER SUPPLY POWER SUPPLY fixing screw Handle Fig. 1 Press the <POWER> switch of the POWER SUPPLY towards the <h> side to turn off the power. Remove the power plug from the outlet. Remove the power cord connector from the <AC IN>...