Panasonic PT PT-LB90NT Network Operation Manual

Panasonic PT PT-LB90NT Network Operation Manual

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(Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5)
※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-FW300NTE.
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TQBH0205-4 (E/U/EA)

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  • Page 1 Windows Network Operation Manual (Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5) ※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-FW300NTE. ENGLISH TQBH0205-4 (E/U/EA)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Secondary Viewer ……………………………………………… 45 Setting options ……………………………………… 48 Setting options …………………………………………………… 48 Transmission ……………………………………………………… 48 Network/Security setting of the projector ……… 51 Displaying the Network Menu …………………………………… 51 Wired LAN settings ……………………………………………… 52 Default wired LAN settings ……………………………………… 52 Setting network number (for wireless LAN) ………………… 53 [USER] settings ……………………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Software Licensing Agreement

    Panasonic’s liability with respect to this Software is limited to the conditions defined in Article 6 herein. Panasonic or any of its distributors or dealers shall not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee, either directly or through claims from a third party, arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
  • Page 4: Notes On Using Wireless Connection

    Using the projector outside the country It is forbidden to take the projector outside the country or region where you purchased it, so use it only in the said country or region. Also, note that depending on countries or regions there are restrictions on the channels and frequencies at which you...
  • Page 5 Notes on Using Wireless Connection Channels that can be used The channels (frequency range) that can be used differ according to the country or region. Refer to the table below. Country or region Japan China England, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Thailand, South Korea Singapore...
  • Page 6: Request Regarding Security

    • Panasonic Corporation and its affiliated companies never directly ask customers for their password. Do not give out your password even if directly asked by a third-party representing themselves as Panasonic Corporation. • Always use on a network that has safety protection such as a firewall implemented.
  • Page 7: 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 15 for wireless LAN, and page 28 for wired LAN.
  • Page 8 You can set the computer screen and the projector screen to the multi-monitor mode, and use the computer screen as the primary monitor and the projector screen as the secondary monitor. This is convenient for when holding a presentation using the projector screen while displaying reference material on the computer screen.
  • Page 9 • Querying the projector status <Command control> (Refer to “Serial terminals” in the operation manual for the projector.) You can control the projector from a PC, using the control commands of the serial terminals. <Virtual remote control function> (See page 33) You can perform the following operation from a PC, using the virtual remote control in stead of the remote control.
  • Page 10: Check Your Computer

    • Have you logged in as the Administrator? Check 3 Computer’s settings • When security (firewall) software and utilities for network cards are installed, these may prevent connection of the projector. <Windows XP/Windows Vista> • Is Network Bridge enabled? (See page 73) •...
  • Page 11 Wired LAN Check 1 <For wired LAN> • Is the cable properly connected? • The specifications for cables vary depending on the system configurations. Confirm the projector settings and the cable specification. Check 2 Wired LAN settings <Computer with a built-in wired LAN function>...
  • Page 12: Software Requirements .................................... 12 Installing And Using Software

    ® ® Precautions when using Windows Vista • The following limitation is applied to the projection of Launcher to the projector screen: – Software installed: Launcher is displayed. – Software not installed: When Windows Aero is engaged, the launcher is projected.
  • Page 13 In such a case, restart the computer once and then use Wireless Manager. [1. Wireless Manager ME 5.5] Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is used to send a screen from a PC to the projector via wireless or wired LAN. Click [1. Wireless Manager ME 5.5].
  • Page 14: Installation Free Set Up

    Operation is the same as when operating after installing CD-ROM. If selecting removable medium as the destination to save, ensure that the removable medium is recognized by the computer to which you wish to connect the projector. • When using without installing, following functions are not available.
  • Page 15: Connecting With Wireless Lan

    • Make sure the power supply for the wireless LAN adapter is turned on; the hardware switch or the software setting might have turned it off. B W hen using it via the infrastructure connection: Make sure the network setting for the projector has been done by the administrator. (For detailed information, refer to [USER] setting on page 53.) C I f you log in with [User authority], select a projector network number from [USER1] to [USER3].
  • Page 16 Connecting with wireless LAN Projector Search> Window – [S-MAP] (List display) (See page 18) n < Current settings Current setting [Single] - [S-MAP] Setting Select access port Selected projector A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons...
  • Page 17 • Depending on the computer and wireless LAN adapter used, Easy Wireless Set Up may not be possible. If this is the case, the [Network] number of <Projector Search> window automatically switches to [U (user)]. For details of the connection procedure, first close Wireless Manager ME 5.5, and then refer to pages 25 - 27.
  • Page 18: S-Map" Connection

    • Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics. • The launcher is not projected on the projector. However, if you are using Windows Vista, the installed launcher is projected. • If you cannot connect the projector and computer using Easy Wireless Setup (See page 72).
  • Page 19: 1-4/U" Connection

    • Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics. • The launcher is not projected on the projector. However, if you are using Windows Vista, the installed launcher is projected. • If you cannot connect the projector and the computer using Easy Wireless Setup (See page 72).
  • Page 20: Pc Search" Connection

    ] on the desktop, or select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. <Projector Search> window – [S-MAP] is displayed. When the <Input User Name> window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK]. • The icon and user name are set when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is first launched.
  • Page 21: Operations On The Projector

    The computers that can be connected to the projector are displayed in a list. C Select from the list displayed on the projector an item with the same icon/ user name as is displayed on the computer <PC Search> screen.
  • Page 22: Connection Error Messages

    Connection error messages If wireless LAN is not available, [ ] will blink in lower left corner of the <Projector Search> window ([S-MAP] or [1-4/U]). Click the [ ] button at this time to display information on resolving the issue as shown below.
  • Page 23 • Is the power of the projector on? • Is the network capability of the projector ON? • Do the network settings of the projector and the network of Wireless Manager ME 5.5 match? • Is the wireless capability of the computer ON? •...
  • Page 24: Connecting Through The Access Point

    Connect to your access point. Start Wireless Manager ME 5.5. A confirmation message appears asking whether to switch the projector to the network or not. Select [No]. Select a projector you want to connect on the <Projector Search> window ([S-MAP] or [1-4/U]), and click [Connect].
  • Page 25: When Logging On Without Administrator Authority

    A Projector settings Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control. Press the menu button to open the [NETWORK] menu, and then select from among [USER 1] through [USER 3] for [WIRELESS LAN] and press [ENTER].
  • Page 26 Select a projector you want to connect on the <Projector Search> Window ([S-MAP] or [1-4/U]), and click [Connect]. (See pages 18, 19) • For information on how to confirm the projector you want to connect, refer to [Search by ID] in [Other search] section on page 29.
  • Page 27 [SSID] in step 4, and then click [Connect]. <Example> When using Windows [Network Connection] to connect with the projector whose [SSID] is [Panasonic Projector] If you use any wireless utility other than Windows [Wireless Network Connection], follow its operation procedure for connection.
  • Page 28: Connecting With Wired Lan

    B Computer settings Turn on the computer. Make the network setting according to your system administrator. If the projector settings are the default settings (See page 52), then the computer can be used with the following network settings. IP ADDRESS 192.168.10.101...
  • Page 29: Other Operations For Connection

    Click [OK] to return to the <Password Input> window and enter the correct password again. Other search Apart from “Easy Wireless Set Up” (See page 15), there are 3 other ways to search for and connect to a projector, namely “Search by IP address”, “Search by domain name”, and “Search by ID”.
  • Page 30: Automatic Connection By "One-Click Connection

    When <Other search> window – [Searching] is displayed, the search starts. Check the search results. 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.
  • Page 31 ] on the launcher. The following window appears. Close Wireless Manager ? When connecting the projector for the first time The <Preservation of a Profile> window appears. Create a profile with information about connected projectors. You can use the created profile to connect automatically.
  • Page 32: Various Projection Methods

    Own computer currently transmitting (when in live mode) (Yellow, lit): Other user currently transmitting (Red, lit): Communication impossible (Black, lit): When the projector has not been selected When connected to multiple projectors (Green, lit): All transmission possible (Blue, lit): Currently Transmitting...
  • Page 33 (See page 44) [Display Change]: You can set the computer screen and projector screen to the multi-monitor mode, and use the computer screen as the primary monitor and projector screen as a secondary monitor. (See...
  • Page 34: Live Mode

    Various projection methods 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.) 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).
  • Page 35: Multi Live Mode

    • When the projector starts up, it resumes in the current style the last time the projector was turned off. • When transferring to the Live mode, first select the 4-screen multi style, and then click [ •...
  • Page 36: 4-Screen Multi Style

    The computer image is transmitted to the selected quarter of the projection screen. • In the 4-screen multi style, the computer screens from all the computers connected to the projector can be transmitted to the projector. (If an image from another computer has been sent to the image position where an image is already displayed, the existing image is replaced by the new image.)
  • Page 37: 4-Screen Index Style

    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.
  • Page 38 Various projection methods Enlarged display • Use the [ ] buttons on the remote control to move the focus (yellow box) to the image to be enlarged, and press the [ENTER] button. The image is enlarged and displayed at the top of the projection screen.
  • Page 39: 16-Screen Index Style

    Various projection methods 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.
  • Page 40: Multiple Source Live Mode

    Multiple Source Live Mode You can simultaneously project one computer’s screen on up to eight projectors. Projection can be provided for the projector having the same network number of either “1” through ”4” or “USER1” through “USER3” 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).
  • Page 41 The same image is projected from all projectors selected in step 7. • Projection is provided in multi-live mode for the projector having the same network number that is selected in PC. • Among the selected projectors, if there is one to which other PC is transmitting data or of which the projection screen is not set to full-screen, projection is provided for that one.
  • Page 42: Multiple Source Multi Live Mode

    Various projection methods Multiple Source Multi Live Mode Up to 4 computers are connected to the maximum of 8 projectors; each projector provides 4-screen multi-style view. Can be projected by projectors that have a network number of [1]-[4] or [USER1]-[USER3].
  • Page 43 Enlarged display If [Live Mode] – [All] are clicked in the launcher menu, projector screens temporarily change to full screen display. To return to the original display, click [Live Mode] on the launcher and select original projection positions with each computer.
  • Page 44: Useful Functions

    The range selection screen is displayed. With the left mouse button held down, surround the area you want to send to the projector. Selective area window (green) appears on computer screen. You can perform operations in the selective area window with the same operation for moving or changing the window on the computer screen.
  • Page 45: Secondary Display Transmission

    Useful Functions (cont.) Secondary display transmission You can set the computer screen and the projector screen to the multi-monitor mode, and use the computer screen as the primary monitor and the projector screen as the secondary monitor. Click [ The launcher menu will appear.
  • Page 46: Av Mute Function

    Useful Functions (cont.) AV Mute function Blanks the screen for a moment. Click [ The launcher menu will appear. Click [AV mute] in the launcher menu. The image is turned off. Audio output also goes out. Click [AV mute] in the launcher menu again. [AV mute] is disengaged.
  • Page 47: List Of Connectable Projectors/Available Functions In Each

    The displayed screen, name and operation vary depending on the type of projectors. For detailed setting, see the operation manual for your projector. ※ The functions that can be operated differ depending on the projector you are using. List of available functions in each projection method...
  • Page 48: Setting Options

    Live Mode Settings • [Remove Image when shutting down Live Mode.] Set this if you want to make images on the projector cleared at the end of live mode. • [Disable Screen Saver] This disables the computer screen saver function while Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is operating. Check this box to disable screen saver operation during live mode.
  • Page 49: Key Setting

    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 5.5 is started, <Projector Search>...
  • Page 50: Other2

    User settings • User name When [Setting] is clicked, the <User name setting> window to the right appears. Specify the icon and user name shown on the <Projector Search> window ([S-MAP], [1-4/U]). Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics.
  • Page 51: Network/Security Setting Of The Projector

    • The screen shown above is an example of PT-FW300NTE/F300NTE. • Depending on the signals which are input to the projector, it may not be possible to adjust some of the items and use some of the functions. In the case of an item that cannot be adjusted or a function that cannot be used, the corresponding on-screen item will not be displayed, and you will not be able to execute it even when you press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 52: Wired Lan Settings

    DHCP ※ ON: If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired. OFF: If a DHCP server does not exist in the network to which the projector is connected, additionally set [IP ADDRESS...
  • Page 53: Setting Network Number (For Wireless Lan)

    DHCP ※ ON: If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired. OFF: If a DHCP server does not exist in the network to which the projector is connected, additionally set [IP ADDRESS...
  • Page 54: Wireless Settings

    Selectable when [AUTHENTICATION] is either [WPA-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK]. ※ “Glossary” (See page 71) • If you are unable to connect to the wireless LAN through the access point even after performing the steps in “A Projector settings (See page 24),” contact the manufacturer of the access point.
  • Page 55: Default Settings Of [User1] - [User3]

    [ENCRYPTION] is set to [NONE]. ※ “Glossary” (See page 71) Default settings of [USER1] - [USER3] The following settings as [USER1] - [USER3] in the wireless LAN are set before the projector leaves the factory. SSID : Panasonic Projector...
  • Page 56: Changing The Projector Name

    After entering the projector name, select [OK] and click [ENTER]. Select [CANCEL] to undo the changes and then press [ENTER]. Password setting This setting is used to limit the users that can connect to the projector. Select [PASSWORD] at the network menu. PICTURE WIRED LAN...
  • Page 57: Network Standby

    It is recommended to change password on a regular basis for keeping it private. Network standby Set it to “ON”, if you want to turn on the projector in standby mode from the PC that is connected to the network via wired LAN or wireless LAN.
  • Page 58: Live Mode Cut-In

    Network/Security setting of the projector 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. Select [LIVE MODE CUT IN] at the network menu.
  • Page 59: Verifying Settings

    DEFAULT GATEWAY (See page 52) MAC ADDRESS Returning to the initial settings You can reset the network setting to the factory default of the projector. Select [INITIALIZE] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. PICTURE WIRED LAN POSITION...
  • Page 60: Using Webbrowser

    • When the projector settings have been changed using a WebBrowser, the projector will not appear on the connection list until the projector network is switched to [USER 1] - [USER 3]. • After the projector network has been switched to [USER 1] - [USER 3], manually release the proxy settings of the WebBrowser used.
  • Page 61: Accessing From The Webbrowser

    • The system locks for several minutes if an incorrect password is entered three times in succession. • If you reset the configuration to the factory default or the state of purchase, the password is reset to “panasonic”. Change the password to an appropriate one.
  • Page 62: Monitor Information Window

    There is a problem with a microcontroller circuit. Contact your dealer. There is a problem with the fan or fan drive circuit. Contact your dealer. Input air temperature is high. The projector is likely being used in a high temperature environment such as near heating equipment.
  • Page 63: Projector Control Window

    If you migrate from other page, click [Projector control] in the main menu (left of the window). Basic control window On this window, click the [Basic 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. (cont.) Advanced control window On this window, click the [Advanced control] tab.
  • Page 64: Detailed Settings Window

    Using WebBrowser 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 Click [Detailed set up] in the menu. Select the items to change and click [Next].
  • Page 65: Time Settings

    INPUT AIR TEMPERATURE: Select ON to send email when the temperature set in [TEMPERATURE WARNING SET UP] is exceeded. PERIODIC REPORT : Send a message with the projector status at the selected date and time. When [submit] is clicked, the settings are applied. Connection test You can confirm if a network connection is established with Mail server, POP server, DNS server or the like.
  • Page 66 Using WebBrowser ※Example of email message sent If [NORMAL] is selected under [MAIL CONTENTS] A If you have completed the email settings === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type  : F300NT -----  E-mail setup data ----- TEMPERATURE WARNING SETUP  MINIMUM TIME  at [ 60] minutes interval  INPUT AIR TEMPERATURE  Over [ 32C / 89F ]  ERROR  [ ON  ]  LAMP RUNTIME  [ ON  ]  at REMAIN [ 400] H  LAMP RUNTIME  [ ON  ]  at REMAIN [ 200] H  FILTER REMAIN  [ ON  ]  at REMAIN [ 500] H  FILTER REMAIN ...
  • Page 67: Switching Languages

    Password settings Click [Change password] in the main menu. Set a password for access of the [Projector control window]. Enter the previous password and the new password. Enter the new password in [Retype] and click [OK]. • You can enter a password up to 16 characters (upper case/lower case) and symbols.
  • Page 68: Using Pjlink™ Protocol

    • Setting the projector • Querying the projector status To use PJLink™ protocol, select [ON] to turn on the [NETWORK CONTROL] of the projector. (See page 57) Applicable commands The following commands are used to control the projector with the PJLink™ protocol.
  • Page 69: Software Uninstall .......................................... 69 Wireless Manager Me 5.5

    Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 5.5 From the desktop, select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and uninstall the software.
  • Page 70: Glossary ...................................................... 70 Frequently Asked Questions

    Glossary Category Item Access point MAC address IP address Common Setting of DHCP connections Subnetmask Default Gateway Domain Name Descriptions 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.
  • Page 71 Glossary (cont.) Category Item AD_HOC INFRASTRUCTURE (infrastructure mode) SSID Open System/ OPEN Shared Key/ SHARED Advanced setting of WPA-PSK connection WPA2-PSK TKIP 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.
  • Page 72 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.
  • Page 73 Frequently Asked Questions No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) <When the Network Bridge setting has been detected> Is Network Bridge enabled? Some computers with Windows XP, and Windows Vista may have Network Bridge (a built-in function of Windows XP, and Windows Vista) enabled;...
  • Page 74 Frequently Asked Questions No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) <When Windows Firewall has been detected> l Windows XP Has Windows XP firewall been disabled? The firewall in Windows XP must be disabled in order to connect to a wireless network.
  • Page 75 The status is now shown as [Started]. 6. Close the window. <Network setting error> Make sure that the projector’s network setting is correct, if you log in as any of [USER1] through [USER3]. (See page 53) <When network setting is done by using the connection utility>...
  • Page 76 • If the live mode is canceled or the connection is lost, start the reconnection procedure from the launcher. 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 launcher once again.
  • Page 77 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.
  • Page 78 Frequently Asked Questions When Windows Media Player 11 is used with Windows Vista, audio is disconnected in the live mode. • When using Windows Media Player 11, close as many other running programs as possible. If there still are dropouts in the audio, try using another player application.
  • Page 79 • Unauthorized use or reproduction of part or all of this product software and manuals is strictly prohibited. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for any effects resulting from the use of this product software and manuals. • Panasonic reserves the right to revise this product software specifications and manual contents without notice.

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