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• This LCD projector is equipped with a wireless card function.
These Operating Instructions contain information on how to set up the
wireless function, and on how to capture and transmit images. Please
refer to the separate PT-L711XU Operating instructions for details on
how to use the LCD projector.
• Please read the "Read this first" booklet, these Operating Instructions
and the Operating Instructions for the PT-L711XU LCD projector before
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Operating Instructions
PT-L711XNTU
Model No.
LCD Projector
Commercial Use
(Wireless Function)
POWER
INPUT
VIDEO
RGB
AUTO
MENU
SETUP
ENTER
FREEZE
SHUTTER
STD
VOLUME
D.ZOOM
INDEX
WINDOW
PROJECTOR
TQBH9002-3
USA
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
• This LCD projector is equipped with a wireless card function. These Operating Instructions contain information on how to set up the wireless function, and on how to capture and transmit images. Please refer to the separate PT-L711XU Operating instructions for details on how to use the LCD projector. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Dear Panasonic Customer:.. 3 Things You Should Know ... 3 Safety Precautions ... 4 Notes with regard to the wireless card and the projector...4 Radio frequencies used by the wireless card ... 5 Available channels ... 6 Check accessories ... 7 Names of each part ... -
Page 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. Things You Should Know... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Caution Do not insert any foreign objects into the card slot. • Inserting foreign objects may damage the projector. If the wireless card is inserted while some foreign object is inside the slot, it may damage the wireless card. -
Page 5: Radio Frequencies Used By The Wireless Card
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. -
Page 6: Available Channels
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 Certificati Japan STD33 &... -
Page 7: Check Accessories
Check accessories The following accessories are included with the projector, in addition to the accessories which are listed in the separate Operating Instructions. CD-ROM ... 1 pc. (Wireless Manager, Driver, Configuration Utility, JPEG Convertor, Operating Instructions) Names of each part... -
Page 8: Wireless Image Transfer System For The Projector
This is possible by inserting the specified wireless cards into the projector and into the computers that are to be used. More than one computer can be connected to the projector in this way. - Page 9 Transferable images # # # # Screen shots of a whole computer screen $ $ $ $ Screen shots of the active window on a computer screen % % % % Screen shots of specified areas of a computer screen &...
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Page 10: Notes On Using The Projector
Please make sure that you understand the following before using the wireless card. • Panasonic shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses which may be incurred as a result of using this product or from any malfunction of this product. -
Page 11: Explanation Of Terms
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. - Page 12 Ad Hoc Mode A mode for direct communication between the projector and a computer with an optional wireless card. Infrastructure Mode A mode for communication via an access point which is connected to a wired LAN. A computer without an optional wireless card can still be used to send images to the projector via an access point.
- Page 13 RGB (red, green and blue) and CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). The projector and the JPEG Convertor software do not support the CMYK sub-type of JPEG file. Abbreviation for BitMaP. This is the standard image format for the bitmapped files (image files consisting of a collection of dots) which are handled by Windows.
- Page 14 Application software for creating presentations which is included as part of Microsoft Office. 95, 97 and 2000 versions are available, but the JPEG Convertor software which is bundled with the projector is only compatible with the 97 and 2000 versions.
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Page 15: Wireless Function Preparation
Insert an optional ET-CDWL1 series wireless card into a computer, and use Ad Hoc mode so that the computer can carry out direct wireless communication with the projector. Computer Setting procedure Set the computer and the projector according to the following procedure. Preparation & settings <Projector> <Computer> Inserting the... -
Page 16: Setting Example
Use the existing wireless cards for the computers to carry out direct wireless communication with the projector in Ad Hoc mode. Computer Setting procedure Set the computer and the projector according to the following procedure. Preparation & settings <Projector> Inserting the... -
Page 17: Setting Procedure
Set to the same SSID as the SSID for the access point. (Ask your network administrator for details.) Note: • If either the projector or computer is out of the range of the access point, use Ad Hoc mode as described in page 15. Computer... - Page 18 SSID to one that can be used by the projector. • The projector is not compatible with DHCP. For LANs that use DHCP servers, a fixed IP address needs to be assigned to the projector for it to be used. Ask your network administrator for further details.
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Page 19: Installing And Removing The Wireless Card
Inserting the wireless card # # # # Turn off the power supply for the projector. Turn of the power supply for the projector while referring to “Turning off the power” on page 23 of the PT-L711XU Operating Instructions. $ $ $ $ Open the slot cover. -
Page 20: Removing The Wireless Card
Removing the wireless card # # # # Turn off the power supply for the projector. Turn of the power supply for the projector while referring to “Turning off the power” on page 23 of the PT-L711XU Operating Instructions. $ $ $ $ Open the slot cover. -
Page 21: On-Screen Menus
On-screen menus List of menu screens Adjustments and setting changes for this projector are carried out using on-screen menu operations. The configuration for the projector’s LAN SETUP menu is shown in the illustration below. MAIN MENU LAN SETUP(page22) L A N... -
Page 22: Projector Lan Settings
Projector LAN settings After inserting the wireless card into the projector, you need to make the necessary LAN settings. Displaying the LAN Setup screen # # # # Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed. $ $ $ $ Press the F F F F or G G G G button to select “LAN SETUP”. -
Page 23: Lock Setup
SETUP In order to make it easier to configure the projector’s network settings, the SETUP function displays the following setting screens in order from # to Before using the SETUP function, use the “SELECT SETUP” menu to select the LAN settings that you would like to make or change. - Page 24 $ $ $ $ MODE This can be set to either “AD HOC” or “INFRASTRUCTURE”. If using methods (1) or (2) as described on page of “Wireless function preparation”, set to “AD HOC”. If using method (3) in “Wireless function preparation”, set to “INFRASTRUCTURE”.
- Page 25 This lets you set the projector’s IP address. Refer to page of “Wireless function preparation” while making this setting. However, the projector’s IP address cannot be the same as the IP address that is being used by the transmitting computer.
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Page 26: Subnet Mask
ENTER button. * * * * HOSTNAME This lets you set a network name for the projector. The projector’s host name can be up to 16 characters in length, and can contain capital letters (A-Z), numerals (0-9) and “-” (hyphen). - Page 27 AD HOC - - - - KEY This appears when the ENCRYPT setting in step + is ON. Set an encryption key using a combination of numbers from “0-0” to “255-255”. When an encryption key has been set, you must set the same encryption key for the Wireless Manager (see page 52), otherwise communication will not be possible.
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Page 28: Setting Up The Computer Wireless Card
• Read the documentation provided with the computer at this time also. • If you try to force the wireless card the wrong way into the slot, it will damage the wireless card and the projector. Install the Use Wireless utilities. -
Page 29: Installing The Driver
“Start”, point to “Settings”, click “Control Panel” and then open “PC Card”. Click the “Show control on taskbar” check box and then click “OK”. % % % % Select “Stop Panasonic Wireless Card”. & & & & The screen shown at right will appear. - Page 30 $ $ $ $ Select “Search for the best driver for your device” and then click “Next”. % % % % Insert the accessory CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer, select “CD-ROM drive” and then click “Next”. & & & & When “netcw10.inf” appears, click “Next”.
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Page 31: For Windows
* * * * Click “Yes”. The computer will then re-start. Once the computer has restarted, installation of the driver will be complete. Next, you should check the protocol (page 32). For Windows 95 • If using Windows 95, refer to the installation procedure for Windows 98. For Windows 2000 # # # # When the wireless card is inserted, the Found New Hardware Wizard will... -
Page 32: Checking The Protocol
Installation of the driver will be complete. Next, you should check the protocol (page 34). Checking the protocol TCP/IP is used to transfer the images from the computer to the projector. Check that the computer has TCP/IP available. For Windows 98 Note: •... - Page 33 % % % % Check that “TCP/IP” is present in the list of installed network components. • If TCP/IP is installed, click “Cancel” and install the Configuration Utility. (See page 36.) • If TCP/IP is not installed, continue on to step &...
- Page 34 “Properties”. • If there are several “Local Area Connection” entries, select the one which gives “Panasonic Wireless Card” as the card name when you click on it with the right mouse button. Card name...
- Page 35 % % % % Check that “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” is present and selected in the “Components checked are used by this connection” list. • If TCP/IP is installed, click “Cancel” and install the Configuration Utility. (See page 36.) • If TCP/IP is installed but the check box is unselected, select the check box to enable TCP/IP.
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Page 36: Installing The Configuration Utility
ET-CDWL1 series wireless card. The Wireless LAN Configuration Utility is contained in the CD-ROM which is included with the projector as an accessory. Follow the steps below to install the Configuration Utility. # # # # Open the “English” folder in “CONFIGURATION UTILITY” on the CD-ROM. -
Page 37: Using The Wireless Manager
Using the Wireless Manager The Wireless Manager is a program that runs on the computer and is used to send images to the projector. The Wireless Manager is included on the CD-ROM that is supplied with the projector as an accessory. Read the “Read this first”... -
Page 38: Computer Network Settings
Computer network settings The computer’s network settings must be correct in order to be able to send images to the projector. Multiple network setting values can be stored. When TCP/IP settings are made or changed, it is sometimes necessary to restart the computer before they can take effect. - Page 39 DHCP server. - - - - IP address Type in the computer’s IP address. The computer’s IP address cannot be the same as the projector’s IP address or another computer’s IP address. Refer to page of “Wireless function preparation” while making this setting.
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Page 40: Wireless Lan
Infrastructure mode. 2 2 2 2 Channel Set the channel to be used during Ad Hoc mode. The projector must be set to the same channel. 3 3 3 3 READ CURRENT SETTING Loads the setting values which are currently set for the wireless card. -
Page 41: Checking Communication With The
“OK”. • If you would like to repeat the search for a projector, click “SEARCH”. Note: • Projector searching cannot be carried out for approximately 30 seconds after the projector power is turned on, even if “Search Projector” is selected. -
Page 42: Basic Image Transmission Examples
Microsoft PowerPoint files can be converted into JPEG files using the JPEG Convertor as described on page 53. The converted JPEG files can be selected from an image list and sent to the projector for projection. (See page 48.) Note: •... -
Page 43: Before Transmitting Images
Capturing and transmitting computer screen images The image which is currently displayed on the computer screen can be captured and transmitted to the projector, and it can also be saved at the computer. Functions of the Capture window Right-click the icon on the taskbar, and select “Capture”. - Page 44 ( ( ( ( “CLOSE” button Closes the Capture window. Note: • Items $ to ( above appear when the “Preview & History” check box in the “SETTING CAPTURE” windows is selected. (See page 47.) Selecting the capturing method Three types of capturing method are available. (1) “Full Screen”: Captures the whole of the computer screen.
- Page 45 47, and then set the waiting time before capturing starts. • If the setting for “% After Capture” on page captured image will be sent to the projector automatically without needing to click the SEND button. Furthermore, you can save the image by selecting “Save Picture”.
- Page 46 • If the setting for “% After Capture” on page captured image will be sent to the projector automatically without needing to click the SEND button. Furthermore, you can save the image by selecting “Save Picture”. (3) Active Window capture This captures only the window which is selected on the computer screen.
- Page 47 % % % % After Capture If you would like images to be sent to the projector as soon as they are captured, select “Send Projector”. If you would like to save the captured images to a location such as the computer’s hard disk, select “Save Picture”.
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Page 48: Transmitting Existing Images
) ) ) ) “SEND” button When this button is clicked, the image that is currently being displayed in the Preview window is transmitted to the projector. * * * * “I I I I ” button When you click the I button, the previous image is selected and appears in the preview window. -
Page 49: Auto Play
Furthermore, the image in the preview window is stored in the projector’s memory. The Wireless Manager functions cannot be used while an image is being stored by the projector in this way. / / / / “CLOSE” button Closes the “Image List”... - Page 50 Note: • It may not be possible to send images with filenames that contain double-byte characters. • Do not transmit images from other computers to the projector while the automatic playback function is in use. Image List status settings You can change the details of some settings that affect how the image list is displayed.
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Page 51: Other Useful Wireless Manager Functions
Image List: Displays the “Image List” window. Projector Search: Displays the Projector Search window. % % % % Select the shortcut key to be assigned to the selected function. & & & & Select the key (Ctrl, Alt, Shift) to be pressed at the same time. - Page 52 Encryption settings The images that are sent to the projector can be encrypted. Use the same encryption key that has been set for the projector. (See page 26.) When images are encrypted, it takes longer for them to be sent.
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Page 53: Using Jpeg Convertor
“Read this first” booklet which is also included, and then install the JPEG Convertor. This projector cannot be used to write data to SD memory cards. What JPEG Convertor can do Conversion of PowerPoint files (.ppt extension) to DCF-compliant JPEG... -
Page 54: Starting Jpeg Convertor
This projector cannot be used to write data to SD memory cards. & & & & File menu Commands such as Import Slide, Import file, Save to SD Memory Card, Save to other folder and Close can be selected from this menu. -
Page 55: Importing Presentation Files Created Using Microsoft Powerpoint
In addition, Slide size can be set to SVGA size to reduce the file size, but when such images are projected by the projector, they will be increased to XGA size, resulting in losses in picture button. - Page 56 quality. $ $ $ $ Click Import Slide, and then select the presentation file to import. An Open window such as the one shown in the illustration will appear. Use the drop-down list box or double-click the folder icons to navigate to the location of the presentation file to be converted, and then select the file to be converted and click Open.
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Page 57: Importing Jpeg, Bmp And Tiff Files Created Using Other Applications
Importing JPEG, BMP and TIFF files created using other applications Click Import file, and then select the folder and then the image you wish to import. An Open window such as the one shown in the illustration will appear. Use the drop-down list box or double-click the folder icons to navigate to the location of the image file(s) to be converted, and then select the file(s) to be converted and click Open. -
Page 58: Checking, Sorting And Deleting Images
Checking, sorting and deleting images JPEG Convertor lets you enlarge the imported images which are displayed in the thumbnail screen for checking, and also lets you sort the images into a particular order for displaying during a presentation. You can also delete unneeded images. -
Page 59: Conversion Settings For Saving Images
Preferences is selected from the Setting menu, or using the Picture quality slider in the main application window. This projector cannot be used to write data to SD memory cards. Save as DCF check box If this check box is selected, the file name and folder name will be converted to DCF format (refer to page 61) when the file is saved. -
Page 60: Saving To Other Folders
Converted size list box The projector can project JPEG images which are of XGA size, so Converted size should be set to “XGA (1024 x 768)”. If the Save as different size check box is not selected, the Converted size setting will be ignored. -
Page 61: Dcf Standard
DCF standard The DCF specification imposes the following conditions. Limits on directory names Directories must be created within the main DCIM directory. • Data which is contained within any directory other than the DCIM directory cannot be recognised. Directory names must consist of three numerals (directory number) followed by five alphanumeric characters. -
Page 62: Using The Serial Connector
Using the SERIAL connector The following command parameters have been added to the serial connector control commands which are listed in the separate PT-L711XU Operating Instructions. Command Control Contents Input signal selection Message List NO CARD No wireless card has been inserted. ERR 03 Incompatible wireless card ERR 90... - Page 63 Check the following • Check if the computer and the projector are too far apart, or if something is between them and obstructing signal transmission and reception. Refer to page • Check if network settings such as the IP address and subnet mask are correct.
- Page 64 Symptom The Wireless Manager screen colors are incorrect, and the characters are hard to read. The Wireless Manager screen display is misaligned and buttons do not appear correctly. Check the following • Click with the right mouse button on an empty part of the desktop and select “Properties”.
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Page 65: Specifications
Specifications Identical specifications appear in the separate PT-L711XU Operating Instructions, but the following should be referred to for details on PT-L711XNTU specifications. Power supply: Power consumption: Amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): Aspect ratio: Micro lens array: Display method: Drive method:... - Page 66 Connection terminals During RGB input: R.G.B.: G.SYNC: HD/SYNC: AUDIO IN (for RGB): VIDEO IN: S-VIDEO IN: AUDIO IN (for S-VIDEO/VIDEO): 0.5 V [rms] RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R) AUDIO OUT: Serial connector: Wireless card slot: Cabinet: Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Weight: Operating environment:...
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Page 67: Trademark Information
Wireless card Compatibility: Transmission method: Modulation method: Diffusion coefficient: Data transmission speed: Output power: Input sensitivity: Transmission distance: Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Weight: Refer to the table on page Options: Wireless card Ceiling bracket Full function remote control unit Trademark Information •... -
Page 68: Dimensions
• Unauthorized use or reproduction of this software or this manual in full or in part is strictly forbidden. • Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any results or effects arising from the use of this software and this manual. • The specification for this software and the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 69: Ce Que Vous Devez Savoir
(2) que l’appareil est capable de supporter sans danger les interférences reçues, y compris celles susceptibles de perturber son fonctionnement. PT-L711XNTU Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094, U.S.A. 1-800-528-8601 -69-... -
Page 70: Consignes De Sécurité
Consignes de sécurité Attention Veillez à n’insérer aucun corps étranger dans le logement pourcarte du projecteur. • Vous risqueriez d’endommager le projecteur. En outre, vous pourriez aussi endommager la carte de radiocommunication en l’insérant dans son logement alors qu’un corps étranger s’y trouve déjà. À... - Page 71 fréquences que la carte de radiocommunication. Si vous utilisez votre carte près de l’un de ces appareils, vous risquez de perturber, de brouiller ou de ralentir les communications de ces appareils. • Équipements industriels, scientifiques, médicaux, etc. • Fours électriques, etc. •...
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Page 72: Canaux Disponibles
Canaux disponibles Les canaux (fréquences) utilisés par la carte de radiocommunication dépendent de la région du monde ou du pays dans lequel la carte est destinée à être utilisée. Le tableau ci-dessous donne le détail de ces bandes de fréquences. Pays / Région Japon ARIB STD33... - Page 73 • Toute utilisation ou reproduction, même partielle, de ce logiciel ou de ce manuel est strictement interdite. • Panasonic ne saurait être tenue pour responsable d'aucun dommage ou préjudice lié à l'utilisation de ce logiciel ou de ce manuel. • Les caractéristiques techniques du logiciel et le contenu de ce manuel sont sujets à...