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Operating Instructions
Network Operations
LCD Projector Commercial Use
PT-VX400NTU
Model No.
PT-VX400NTE
PT-VX400NTEA
ENGLISH
LY8JC
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- Page 1 Network Operations LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-VX400NTU Model No. PT-VX400NTE PT-VX400NTEA This manual explains the network operation of the projector. For information other than the network operation, such as the usage, inspection and replacement of parts, see “Operating Instructions - Projector Operations”.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Request Regarding Security · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·3 What you can do ·... -
Page 3: Request Regarding Security
Some wireless LAN devices may not be set for security immediately after purchase. To decrease the possibility of occurrence of security problems, before using any wireless LAN devices, be absolutely sure to make all security-related settings according to the instructions given in the operation manuals supplied with them. Depending on the specifications of the wireless LAN, a malicious third-party may be able to break security settings by special means. Please contact Panasonic if you need help taking care of security settings or other such. If you cannot perform security settings for your wireless LAN by yourself, please contact the Panasonic Support Center. Panasonic asks customers to thoroughly understand the risk of using this product without making security settings, and recommends that the customer make security settings at their own discretion and responsibility. -
Page 4: What You Can
What you can do <WEB control> (See page 24) The following operations are possible when using WebBrowser. • Setting and adjusting the projector • Displaying the projector status • Setting for message transmission <PJLink> (See page 35) Compatible with PJLink Class 1. The following operations can be performed from a computer when PJLink protocol is used. -
Page 5: Notes On Using Wireless Connection
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. • Microwave ovens, etc. • Industrial, chemical and medical equipment, etc. • In-plant radio stations for identifying moving objects such as those used in factory manufacturing lines, etc. • Designated low-power radio stations If at all possible, avoid the use of cellular phones, TV sets or radios near the projector. „... - Page 6 Notes on Using Wireless Connection (continued) Wired LAN „ Use straight or crossover LAN cable that is compatible with category 5 or above. Whether straight cable, crossover cable or both can be used varies depending on the system configuration. For details, consult your system administrator. „ Available wireless LAN channels T he channels (frequency range) that can be used differ according to the country or region. Refer to the table below. Frequency band Country or region Standard Channels used (Center frequency) England, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Norway, ETSI 300.328 Denmark, Switzerland, Holland, Finland, Portugal, Greece, Thailand, South Korea 2,412 MHz - 1 – 13 Singapore 2,472 MHz Australia, New Zealand...
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Page 7: Check Your Computer
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. “Glossary” ( See page 44 – 45) • Before connecting the projector to the computer, be sure to check the following settings. • Operation is not guaranteed for all wireless LAN adapters and built-in wireless LAN adapters. Wired LAN „... -
Page 8: Network Menu
NETWORK menu WIred LAN→ See page 10 „ You can make detailed wired LAN settings. Wireless LAN → See page 11 „ You can select wireless LAN mode. Wireless detailed setup → See page 11 „ You can make detailed wireless LAN settings. Projector name→... -
Page 9: Displaying The Network Menu
NETWORK menu (continued) To connect the projector and the computer by changing the setting at the time of purchase, change the setting by displaying the menu with the following procedure. Displaying the Network menu Press the <MENU> button on the projector or on the remote control, and press ▲ ▼ buttons to select the Network as input source. The main menu appears. Select [Network] with the ▲... -
Page 10: Wired Lan
NETWORK menu (continued) Wired LAN You can make detailed wired LAN settings. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Wired LAN], and press <SELECT> button. The [Wired detailed setup] screen appears. Press ▲ ▼ to select an item, and change the setting according to the instructions. If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired. -
Page 11: Wireless Lan
NETWORK menu (continued) Wireless LAN You can set the network number. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Wireless LAN], and press <SELECT> or ► button. Select the number to be connected with the ▲ ▼ buttons. • Network number [Off], [S-MAP], [1]-[4], [User 1]-[User 3] • Selecting [Off] disables the wireless LAN. • Network number: [S-MAP] and [1]-[4] are available only when connecting via wireless LAN with the application software the “Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5”. For details, refer to the operation manual of the “Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5”. - Page 12 NETWORK menu (continued) Press ▲ ▼ to select an item, and change the setting according to the instructions. Name change You can change the user name. If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired. DHCP OFF: If a DHCP server does not exist in the network to which (DHCP client function) the projector is connected, additionally set [IP address [Subnet mask ] and [Default gateway ...
- Page 13 NETWORK menu (continued) Authentication : Set the user authentication method used by the network to be connected. OPEN : Select when making a connection using [AD HOC], or when the access point authentication method is OpenSystem SHARED : Select when making a connection using [AD HOC], or when the access point authentication method is Shared Key WPA-PSK : Select when the access point authentication method is WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK : Select when the access point authentication method is WPA2-PSK ...
- Page 14 “Projector settings (See page 22)”, contact the manufacturer of the access point. • When using EAP, the projector needs to be set according to the setting of the RADIUS server. Check with the network administrator for the setting of the RADIUS server. • When using an EAP together with an access point with invalid SSID broadcast, select WAP-EAP or WAP2-EAP for the authentication method even if the authentication method of the access point is WPA- EAP/WPA2-EAP. Default settings of [USER 1] - [USER 3] „ The following settings as [USER1] - [USER3] in the wireless LAN are set before the projector leaves the factory. SSID Panasonic Projector DHCP IP address 192.168.11.100 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Mode AD HOC Authentication OPEN Encryption...
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Page 15: Projector Name
NETWORK menu (continued) Press ▲ ▼◄► to select [Set], and press <SELECT> button. Save the current network settings. When configuration is completed, you need to select [Set] and press the <SELECT> button. At this point, select [Back] to go back to the previous screen (2/3), or select [Cancel] to cancel the configuration change. Projector name You can change the projector name to be displayed on the network. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Projector name], and press <SELECT> button. Select characters with the ▲... -
Page 16: Password
NETWORK menu (continued) Password • By controlling connection with password setting, it is possible to prevent an external device from accidentally connecting and interrupting projection images, etc. • Set to [On] to perform password check when connecting with the projector using “Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5”. (Default : [Off]) • When using the deliver image to all function or the delivered image deletion function of the “Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software”, image cannot be delivered to the projector with password setting set to [On]. To use these image delivery functions, set it to [Off]. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Password]. Press <SELECT> button or the ► button to access to the submenu. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Password] and press the <SELECT> button. Select [On] or [Off] with ▲... -
Page 17: Network Control
NETWORK menu (continued) Network control Set when you want to control the projector from a computer connected to the network. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Network control]. Press <SELECT> button to select [On] or [Off] with the ▲ ▼ buttons. Live mode cut in Set this [On] to allow interrupt of the Live mode by other users, or to allow delivery of images by the “Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software”, while the Live mode is active (sending image) by the “Wireless Manager mobile... -
Page 18: Computer Search
NETWORK menu (continued) Computer search You can search computers that can connect using the “Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5”. See the “Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5” operation manual for details. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Computer search], and press <SELECT> button. Multi-live Switch to the Multi-live mode when using the “Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5”. See the “Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5”... -
Page 19: Network Status
NETWORK menu (continued) Network status Displays the current network status. Press ▲ ▼ to select [Network Status], and press <SELECT> button or the ► button to access to the submenu. ► Switch between the wired LAN screen and the wireless LAN screen with button. The status of the following will appear. -
Page 20: Amx D.d
NETWORK menu (continued) AMX D.D. This function alows the projector to be detected by AMX Device Discovery. For more details, visit http://www.amx. com/. Press ▲ ▼ to select [AMX D.D.]. Press <SELECT> button or the ► button to select [On] or [Off] to allow the projector to be detected by AMX Device Discovery. Network factory default You can reset the network setting to the factory default of the projector. -
Page 21: Connecting With Wired Lan
• Wireless LAN and wired LAN cannot be used in the same segment. • When multiple devices are connected, a unique IP address must be allocated to each device. • SSID has to be entered in alphanumeric letters. • You cannot set “any” or “ANY” for SSID. • The following settings are set before the projector leaves the factory. DHCP IP address 192.168.11.100 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 SSID Panasonic Projector Mode AD HOC Authentication OPEN Encryption NONE Channel... -
Page 22: Computer Operation
192.168.11.1 Click [Start]→[Connect To ]→[Wireless Network Connection ], select the wireless network of [SSID] set with the projector, and then click [Connect If the projector setting is the factory setting, then [SSID] is [Panasonic Projector]. The names are for Windows XP. In Windows Vista/Windows 7, the procedure will be [Start]→[Connect To]. • If you use any wireless utility other than Windows [Wireless Network Connection], follow its operation procedure for connection. • If you use the access point, configure the projector and each network setting of the computer following the instruction of the network administrator. -
Page 23: Using Web Browser
Enter the IP address set by the projector into the URL input field of the Web browser. Enter your “User name” and “Password”. The factory default settings are user1 (user privileges) or admin1 (administrator privileges) for the use name and panasonic (lowercase letters) for the password. Click [OK] to display the Projector status page. “Projector status” page is displayed. - Page 24 Using Web Browser (continued) Description of each item „ 1 Page selection tabs 4 Detailed set up button Click this item to display the advanced settings Click these to switch pages. page. 2 Monitor information button 5 Change password button Click this item, and the status of the projector is displayed. 3 Projector control button Click this item to display the projector control page.
- Page 25 Using Web Browser (continued) Error information page If [Error (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis information display column on the [Projector status] screen, click the part to display the details of the error. • Depending on the nature of the error, the projector may be placed in the standby mode for its own protection. Normal operation FAILED:Occurrence of trouble When [FAILED] has appeared for an item „ Parameter Description Trouble has occurred in the fan or its drive circuit. Consult your dealer. Intake air temperature is high. It could be because it is used in an environment of high INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE temperature such as close to a heating device, etc., the air intake is blocked, or the air filter is clogged. Exhaust air temperature is high. Exhaust may be blocked, or [Fan control] mode may be EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE set wrong. See [Fan control] of the Projector Operations.
- Page 26 Using Web Browser (continued) Basic control page To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control]. 1 Power On/Off control 4 Switches video mode 2 Use these to select the input signals 5 Operation of AV mute 3 Volume control Detail control page Click [Projector control], then [Advanced control] to display the Detail control page. 1 Operations on field angles 2 Operations on image quality...
- Page 27 Using Web Browser (continued) Change Password page Click [Change password]. 1 Administrator 2 User Administrator mode „ 1 Account 2 Current user name input field 3 Current password input field 4 New user name input field 5 New password input field 6 New password input field (re-enter for confirmation) 7 Button for executing password change User account „...
- Page 28 Using Web Browser (continued) Network config page You can change network settings on projector when connecting with the administrator authority. LAN settings „ Click [Detailed set up] in the menu. Select the items to change and click [Next]. The settings window appears, showing the current settings. •...
- Page 29 Using Web Browser (continued) Click [Submit]. The settings will be registered. (Wireless LAN screen) Making the above settings effective (Only for wireless LAN) „ ▲ ▼ Select [Wireless LAN] in the network menu of the projector, and use the buttons to select the network set in this page. • Important video/audio data is protected because AES encryption processing takes place. • Changing the setting of LAN while connected with LAN might disconnect the connection.
- Page 30 Using Web Browser (continued) Ping test page This page makes it possible to check whether the network is connected to the e-mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc. Click [Detailed set up], then [Ping test] to display the Ping test page. Display which appears when the connection was successful. Display which appears when the connection failed. 1 Enter the IP address of the server to be tested. 2 Button for conducting the test.
- Page 31 Using Web Browser (continued) E-mail setup page With this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail message can be sent to one or more preset e-mail addresses (maximum two addresses). Click [Detailed set up], then [E-mail set up] to display the E-mail setup page. 1 Select Enable to use the e-mail function. 5 The user can modify the minimum time interval of temperature warning mail. The default value 2 Enter the IP address or server name of the e-mail is 60 minutes. In this case, the user cannot send server (SMTP). The DNS server must be set if the another mail for 60 minutes after sending previous server name is entered. temperature warning mail even the set warning 3 Enter the e-mail address of the projector. temperature is reached again. (maximum 63 characters) 6 Select the temperature of the intake sensor at 4 The user can enter the location of, for example,...
- Page 32 Using Web Browser (continued) E-mail setup page (continued) 1 Enter the e-mail address to which the e-mail is to be sent when two e-mail addresses are going to be used. Do not enter it when the second e-mail address is not going to be used. 2 Select the conditions for sending e-mail to the second e-mail address. MAIL CONTENTS: Select [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE].
- Page 33 Using Web Browser (continued) Contents of mail sent Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have been established. „ === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-VX400NT Serial No : 000000000 ----- E-mail setup data -----...
- Page 34 Using Web Browser (continued) Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. „ === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-VX400NT Serial No : 000000000 ----- check system ----- INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE...
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Page 35: Pjlink Protocol
2nd digit : 0 = Lamp off, 1 = Lamp on The following are returned as parameters. Input selection list query INST ? “11 12 13 21 22 25 33 51” NAME ? Projector name query The name set for [Projector name] in [Network] is returned. INF1 ? Manufacturer name query “Panasonic” is returned. Answer the model name with either “VX400NTU”, “VX400NTE” or INF2 ? Model name query “VX400NTEA” INF0 ? Other information query Information such as version number is returned. CLSS ? Class information query “1”... -
Page 36: Control Commands Via Lan
Mode : 1 = Protect mode Generate a 32-byte hash value from the following data using MD5 algorithm. “xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz” xxxxxx : Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL (Default user name is “admin1”) yyyyy : Password of above administrator rights user (Default password is “panasonic”) zzzzzzzz : 8-byte random number obtained in Step 2 Command transmission method Transmit using the following command format. Transmitted data... -
Page 37: When Web Control Administrator Rights Password Is Not Set (Non-Protect Mode)
Control commands via LAN (continued) When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1024) of the projector and make a request for connection to the projector. Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page. -
Page 38: Memory Viewer Function Menu
Memory Viewer function menu Memory Viewer function The Memory Viewer function is to make a presentation or project an image without using computers or some other external equipment. You do not have to carry a computer or other equipment to project images. Store images on a dedicated USB (Universal Serial Bus) thumb drive and insert it into the USB port (Series A) of the projector, then you can project those images. Which images can be projected with the Memory Viewer function? With the Memory Viewer function, you can project images in these formats below. • Bitmap data • JPEG data • Text data JPEG data used with Memory Viewer Memory viewer does not support the resolution of image greater than 8191 x 8191 pixels. -
Page 39: Usb Thumb Drive For The Memory Viewer Function
Memory Viewer function menu (continued) USB thumb drive for the Memory Viewer function Commercially available USB thumb drives can be used for this Memory Viewer function. The USB port is compatible with USB thumb drive formatted with FAT16 or FAT32. It is not compatible with other formats. Please note that when you format the USB thumb drive. Inserting the USB thumb drive Insert the USB thumb drive directly into the USB port on the rear terminal of the projector as shown in the figure below. USB port (Series A) Note: When inserting, confirm the direction of the plug not to USB thumb drive damage the terminal. CAUTION on insertion and removal of the USB thumb drive Please note following points to insert and remove the USB thumb drive. - Page 40 Memory Viewer function menu (continued) Direct start-up into the memory viewer mode After inserting the USB thumb drive, the USB thumb drive blinks, the input mode automatically switches to “Network”, and then an image stored in the root directory of the USB thumb drive is displayed on the screen. * I f the image file is not available in the root directory of the USB thumb drive, the memory viewer browser window appears. * W hen the projector is turned off and on while the USB thumb drive is left inside in the memory viewer mode, the projector starts into the memory viewer mode and an image stored in the USB thumb drive is displayed on the screen. When you press <AUTO SET/CANCEL> button in the memory viewer mode, the memory viewer browser window as shown on page 42 appears on the screen. When you remove the USB thumb drive during operating the projector in the memory viewer mode, the input source returns to the previous one selected just before inserting the USB thumb drive.
- Page 41 Memory Viewer function menu (continued) Entering the memory viewer mode Select Input in the main-menu, press Point ► or <SELECT> buttons, select Network in the sub-menu, and then press <SELECT> button, or press <NETWORK> button on the remote control. Select Network in the main-menu and then press <SELECT> button. Select Memory viewer with Point ▲...
- Page 42 Memory Viewer function menu (continued) Displaying the memory viewer browser window When you press <AUTO SET/CANCEL> button in the memory viewer mode, following browser window “Thumbnail” or “Filename list” appears on the screen. Filename list display Displays current directory path Memory viewer Menu View Exit Name File type Size Date modified Moves to upper n_capture File folder...
- Page 43 Memory Viewer function menu (continued) Termination of memory viewer To terminate the memory viewer function, take one of methods described below. Terminate with projector’s on-screen menu. 1. Select “Wired” or “Wireless” from the input menu of the projector. Press <SELECT> button. 2. Select “Memory Viewer” with the point ▲ ▼ buttons and press <SELECT> button. The “Enter/Exit” pallet of the memory viewer appears.
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Page 44: Glossary
Glossary Item Descriptions page Access point 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. AD HOC This is the mode in which computers communicate with each other directly, rather than via access points. Next generation standard cryptography standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). AES: Advanced Encryption Standard Default Gateway The devices that are used for different network standards from yours. Default... - Page 45 Glossary (continued) Item Descriptions page Abbreviation of EAP-Message digest algorithm 5. It is one of the wireless (EAP-MD5) authentication methods compatible with IEEE 802.1X. Authentication is performed with ID and password. Password is sent encrypted with challenge & response method. MS-CHAPv2 Abbreviation of EAP-Microsoft Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (EAP-MS-CHAPv2) v2. It is one of the wireless authentication methods compatible with IEEE 802.1X.It performs mutual authentication using a one-way encrypted password. Open System/ This is an authentication of wireless signals employing a public key OPEN encryptosystem.
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Page 46: Trademarks
Notes: • Unauthorized use or reproduction of part or all of this manual is strictly prohibited. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for any effects resulting from the use of this manual. • Panasonic reserves the right to revise this manual contents without notice. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2011...
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