Network Connection; Connecting To The Network - Panasonic PT-FRZ55B Operating Instructions Manual

Network connection

The projector is equipped with the network function, and following is possible by connecting to a computer.
f Web control
Setting, adjustment, and displaying status of the projector are possible by accessing the projector from a
computer.
Refer to "Web control function" ( x page 141) for details.
f Multi Monitoring & Control Software
"Multi Monitoring & Control Software", a software application to monitor and control multiple display devices
(projector or flat panel display) connected to intranet, can be used.
Plug-in software "Early Warning Software", which monitors the status of the display devices and their peripherals
within an intranet, and notifies of abnormality of such equipment and detects the signs of possible abnormality,
can also be used.
For details, visit the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/).
f PJLink
Operation or status query of the projector can be performed from a computer using the PJLink protocol.
Refer to "Using the PJLink function" ( x page 171) for details.
f Art-Net
Setting of the projector can be operated by the DMX controller or application software using the Art-Net protocol.
Refer to "Using Art-Net function" ( x page 172) for details.
f Command control
Operation or status query of the projector can be performed from a computer using the control command.
Refer to "Control commands via LAN" ( x page 176) for details.
Note
f Setting the password of the administrator account ( x pages 130) is required for using the network function of the projector.
f If the password of the administrator account has not been set, that is, if it is left blank, the network function of this projector cannot be used.
Set a password before using the web control function or the communication control (including operation with application software) via LAN.

Connecting to the network

The projector can be connected to the network using the <LAN> terminal or the <DIGITAL LINK/LAN> terminal.
The Ethernet signal from a twisted-pair-cable transmitter can be received in the <DIGITAL LINK/LAN> terminal
together with the video, audio, and serial control signal via a LAN cable.
f Use either of the <LAN> terminal or the <DIGITAL LINK/LAN> terminal when a twisted-pair-cable transmitter is
not used.
f To connect a twisted-pair-cable transmitter that is not supporting send/receive of the Ethernet signal, use the
<LAN> terminal.
f To send/receive the Ethernet signal via a twisted-pair-cable transmitter, use the <DIGITAL LINK/LAN> terminal.
Example of network connection
Attention
f When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, the network connection must be made indoors.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Network connection
Computer
LAN cable (straight)
Switching hub
Projector
LAN cable (straight)