Panasonic PT-F100NTE Manual
Panasonic PT-F100NTE Manual

Panasonic PT-F100NTE Manual

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Network Function Edition
(PT-F100NTE/PT-FW100NTE)
(PT-F100NTU/PT-FW100NTU)
※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-FW100NTE.
TQBH0182-2 (E/U)
M0607-0

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  • Page 1 Windows Network Function Edition (PT-F100NTE/PT-FW100NTE) (PT-F100NTU/PT-FW100NTU) ※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-FW100NTE. TQBH0182-2 (E/U) M0607-0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Software Licensing Agreement …………………… 3 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 4.5 … 6 Notes on Using Wireless Connection …………… 4 Check your computer ……………………………… 9 Software Installation ………………………………… 11 Contents on Provided CD-ROM ………………………………… 12 Wireless Manager ME 4.5 ………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Software Licensing Agreement

    Please note the following. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use or malfunction of this projector. • Panasonic cannot be held liable for damages arising from data corruption or loss as a result of using this projector.
  • Page 4: 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.
  • Page 5 Notes on Using Wireless Connection (cont.) 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. Frequency band Country or region Standard Channels used (Center frequency) Japan ARIB STD-T66 China...
  • Page 6: What You Can Do With Wireless Manager Mobile Edition 4.5

    What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 4.5 Network Transmission You can connect the projector to a computer via the wireless LAN or the wired LAN, and send moving and still images. Refer to page 14 for details on how to connect. Project with various methods <Live mode>...
  • Page 7 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 4.5 (cont.) Project with multiple projectors <Multiple source live mode> (See page 40) This arrangement can be used when a number of projectors are installed in a large conference room, or when holding simultaneous presentations in several conference rooms, for example.
  • Page 8 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 4.5 (cont.) <WebBrowser control> (See page 59) The following operations are possible when using WebBrowser control. • Setting and adjusting the projector • Displaying the projector status • Sending an e-mail message when a projector error occurs <PJLink™>...
  • Page 9: Check Your Computer

    For details on how to install the driver, refer to the instructions accompanying the wireless card. • Refer to the following URL for the types of wireless LAN cards that system operation capabilities are confirmed. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/projector/ Check 2 Logon user’s settings •...
  • Page 10 Check your computer (cont.) Wired LAN Check Wired LAN settings <Computer with a built-in wired LAN function> • Is your wired LAN switched on? <Computer without a built-in wired LAN function> • Is your wired LAN card properly recognized? • Is your wired LAN card switched on? •...
  • Page 11: Software Installation

    Software Installation System requirements The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software. Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 bit/Vista Business 32 bit Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit/Vista Home Basic 32 bit CPU: Intel...
  • Page 12: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom

    • If Wireless Manager ME 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 has been installed, uninstall it by following the method below. From the desktop, select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition *.*]. (*.* in the menu is 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0) Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and uninstall the software.
  • Page 13: Installation Free Set Up

    Installation free set up You can use Wireless Manager ME 4.5 without installing it in the computer. If you copy Wireless Manager ME 4.5 to a removable medium, such as an SD card, you can use Wireless Manager ME 4.5 without installing it in any computer that permits you to access this removal medium.
  • Page 14: Connecting With Wireless Lan

    Select the computer to connect from the projector. Click [ ] on the desktop, or select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 4.5]. When the <Input User Name> window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK].
  • Page 15 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Select the projector to connect. The <Projector Search> window appears. (When [Detailed] is selected, click [Simple] to display the window on the right.) When “ ” is clicked on the <Projector Search> window, a list of projectors that can use the simple setup will appear.
  • Page 16: Detailed Settings

    Select the projector to connect from the computer. Click [ ] on the desktop, or select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 4.5]. When the <Input User Name> window appears Set the icon and user name, and click [OK].
  • Page 17 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Click [Detailed]. The projectors that can be connected are displayed on the <Select Access Port> window. Network The status of this projector When you specify the network number (See page 53) set ] appears when password entry is needed for on the projector from one of [1], [2], [3], [4], and connection.
  • Page 18 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) In [Network], select the same network number as is displayed in the [WIRELESS LAN] menu of the projector to connect. Projectors powered on in the chosen network group are listed. Select the desired projectors, and click [OK]. The launcher appears and the connection with the projector is established.
  • Page 19: Connection Error Messages

    Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Connection error messages When wireless LAN connection cannot be established, [ ] blinks in the bottom left of the <Select Access Port> window. Click the [ ] button at this time to display information on resolving the issue as shown below. The displayed information is as follows.
  • Page 20 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Detected issue Displayed information Remarks Reference page When a change in The settings of Wireless Network The wireless LAN utility used by the computer may have changed the wireless settings. the settings made connection have been changed. by the utility has When a Wireless LAN Card utility or Close the utility, and then make the connection again...
  • Page 21: Connecting Through The Access Point

    Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Connecting through the access point You can make the setting for infrastructure mode (connection through the access point ); however, confirm to your system ※ ※ administrator on network settings before changing any settings. ※“Glossary” (See pages 69 - 70) Projector settings Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control.
  • Page 22: When Logging On Without Administrator Authority

    Confirm to your system administrator before changing any settings. <Example> DHCP ※ IP ADDRESS ※ 192.168.11.100 SUBNETMASK 255.255.255.0 ※ SSID ※ Panasonic Projector MODE AD HOC ※ AUTHENTICATION OPEN ※ (Some computers may require connection by [SHARED ※ ] authentication.) NONE ….  When not performing encryption ENCRYPTION WEP ……...
  • Page 23 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Computer settings Turn on the computer and log on with the administrator authority. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet Connections] → [Network Connections], right click [Wireless Network Connections], and click [Properties], then <Wireless Network Connection Properties> window appears. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP ※...
  • Page 24: When Using Windows Vista

    Confirm to your system administrator before changing any settings. <Example> DHCP ※ IP ADDRESS ※ 192.168.11.100 255.255.255.0 SUBNETMASK ※ SSID ※ Panasonic Projector MODE AD HOC ※ AUTHENTICATION OPEN ※ (Some computers may require connection by [SHARED ※ ] authentication.) NONE ….  When not performing encryption ENCRYPTION WEP ……...
  • Page 25 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Setting the computer IP address Turn on the computer and log on with the administrator authority. Select [Start] → [Network]. Select [Network and Sharing Center]. Select [Manage network connections]. Right click the mouse and open the [Wireless Network Connection Properties].
  • Page 26 • When the connection completion message appears, the network settings are complete. • When a connection utility is used, use the utility and connect to “Panasonic Projector”. Computer operation Log on with the user who operates Wireless Manager ME 4.5.
  • Page 27: Connecting With Wired Lan

    Connecting with Wired LAN Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, confirm to your system administrator on network settings before changing any settings. Projector settings Turn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control. Select [WIRED LAN] at the network menu and click the [ENTER] button. Set the details of network and select [OK].
  • Page 28: Selecting The Connection Method

    Selecting the connection method When the <Network Adapter Selection> window appears, select [Wireless LAN] or [Wired LAN] and click [OK]. When the wired LAN is not connected and there is a usable wireless LAN (Disconnected) Connects to the wireless LAN. (See page 14) When the wired LAN is connected and there is usable wireless LAN (Disconnected) The <Network Adapter Selection>...
  • Page 29: Other Operations For Connection

    Other operations for connection Operations when password entry is required for connection When a projector with the [ ] mark is selected, the window shown to the right appears. Enter the password and click [OK]. (See page 56) • Click [CANCEL] at the password entry window to return to launcher (See page 32). •...
  • Page 30: Searching By Projector's Id

    Other operations for connection (cont.) Searching by projector’s ID Even if there are two or more projectors with the same name, an ID ([Proj] + 4-digit number) is assigned to each projector to enable the projectors to be identified. When you click [ID Search], a search for the projector of the specified ID is carried out from among the projectors that are presently switched on, from all network numbers other than [U].
  • Page 31: Canceling The Connection

    Other operations for connection (cont.) Canceling the connection Click [ ] on the launcher. The following window appears. When connecting the projector for the first time The <Preservation of a Profile> window appears. Set the save destination and file name, and click [OK]. If you do not need to create a profile, click [Close].
  • Page 32: Various Projection Methods

    Various projection methods Description of the launcher The launcher always appears on the computer screen, and can be used to perform various operations. • By default, the <Simple launcher> is displayed. The display mode that the system was in when Wireless Manager ME 4.5 was exited is activated the next time the program is started.
  • Page 33 Various projection methods (cont.) Full launcher Live Mode: Displays the computer screen over the entire projection screen. (See page 34) Select Access Port: Displays the <Select Access Port> window. (See page 17) Virtual remote control: The projector remote control is displayed on the computer screen, where it can be operated. Multi Live Mode: Display the screens of multiple computers on the divided projection screen.
  • Page 34: Live Mode

    Various projection methods (cont.) Live mode Connect a computer to a projector, and display the computer screen over the entire projection screen. 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). If you press the [MULTI-LIVE] button once or twice when index windows are displayed on the projection screen, the screen will switch over to a full screen display.
  • Page 35: Multi Live Mode

    Various projection methods (cont.) Multi live mode Switching from one style to another Multi live mode has “4-screen multi style”, “4-screen index style” and “16-screen index style”. Styles are switched by the projector or the remote control. How to operate Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to change the style.
  • Page 36: 4-Screen Multi Style

    Various projection methods (cont.) 4-screen multi style Connect up to four computers to one projector, and then divide the projector screen into four parts, and simultaneously display the screens for the four computers on the projector screen. 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 37: 4-Screen Index Style

    Various projection methods (cont.) 4-screen index style When the projector is set to “4-screen index style”, connect up to four computers to one projector, and then simultaneously display the screens for the four computers on the index windows and also on a large screen. Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “4-screen index style”.
  • Page 38 Various projection methods (cont.) 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 (cont.) 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. Press the [MULTI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “16-screen index style”.
  • Page 40: Multiple Source Live Mode

    Various projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Live Mode You can simultaneously project one computer’s screen on up to eight projectors. 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). If you press the [MULTI-LIVE] button once or twice when index windows are displayed on the projection screen, the screen will switch over to a full screen display.
  • Page 41 Various projection methods (cont.) Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible (check that the green lamp is lit). Click [ ] on the launcher. The projectors selected in step 5 will begin displaying. •...
  • Page 42: Multiple Source Multi Live Mode

    Various projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Multi Live Mode Connect up to four computers to each of up to eight projectors, and project in each projector by the 4-screen multi style. 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 43 Various projection methods (cont.) Select and click the projection position. The computer image is transmitted to the selected quarter of the projection screen. Switching to a different position Select and click a different projection position in step 8 above. Enlarged display If [ ] is clicked with a computer, projector screens temporarily change to full screen display.
  • Page 44: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions Selective area transmission By using the selective area window, you can specify the necessary information alone from the computer screen, and display it on the projection screen. Click [ ] on the launcher. Selective area window (green) appears on computer screen. Surround the desired part to be sent to the projector with the selective area window.
  • Page 45: Secondary Display Transmission

    Useful Functions (cont.) Secondary display transmission The secondary display transmission function is not usable in Windows Vista. 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 [ ] on the launcher.
  • Page 46: One Shot Function

    Useful Functions (cont.) One shot function A snapshot of the current computer screen is transmitted to the projector. Cancel all live mode transmission. 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). If you press the [MULTI-LIVE] button once or twice when index windows are displayed on the projection screen, the screen will switch over to a full screen display.
  • Page 47: Functions Used With Each Projection Method

    Useful Functions (cont.) Functions used with each projection method Wireless Manager ME 4.5 can be used when connected to the following projectors. The secondary display transmission function is not usable in Windows Vista. Selective Secondary area display Shutter Pointer When using PT-F100NT/FW100NT Note transmission transmission...
  • Page 48: Setting Options

    Setting options You can make various settings related to Wireless Manager ME 4.5. Setting option window Click [ ] on the launcher. The <Option> window shown to the right appears. Click the desired tab to be set. Click [OK]. Transmission Picture quality selection Select the quality of the image transmitted from the computer to the projector.
  • Page 49: Key Setting

    Setting options (cont.) Key setting You can set shortcut key combinations that let you control the Wireless Manager ME 4.5 functions by computer keyboard operations. Select the mode or the function to be set for the shortcut key, and click it. Select one from [Ctrl], [Alt], and [Shift].
  • Page 50: Other

    Setting options (cont.) Other Launcher size setting You can select the launcher button size. 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 4.5 is started, <Select Access Port>...
  • Page 51: Network Setting Of The Projector

    Network setting of the projector When making a connection between a computer and a projector with settings other than the default settings, perform the procedure below to display the menu required when changing the initial settings. Displaying the Network Menu Press the [MENU] button on the projector.
  • Page 52: Wired Lan Settings

    Network setting of the projector (cont.) Wired LAN settings You can make detailed wired LAN settings. Select [WIRED LAN] at the network menu and click the [ENTER] button. WIRED DETAILED SETUP DHCP 192.168. 10.100 IP ADDRESS SUBNETMASK 255.255.255. GATEWAY 192.168. 10. 1 RETURN SELECT CANCEL...
  • Page 53: Changing The Network Number

    Network setting of the projector (cont.) Changing the network number Select [WIRELESS LAN] at the network menu. Select the number to be connected with the [ ] buttons. PT-FW100NT PICTURE WIRED LAN USER1 POSITION WIRELESS LAN NAME CHANGE LANGUAGE INPUT PASSWORD OPTION PASSWORD CHANGE SECURITY...
  • Page 54: Wireless Settings

    Select [NEXT] on the IP address setting window to switch to the wireless setting window. Make the settings related to the wireless connection between the projector and the network. WIRELESS DETAILED SETUP USER1 SSID Panasonic Projector AD HOC MODE OPEN AUTHENTICATION...
  • Page 55: Default Settings Of [User1] - [User3]

    ※ “Glossary” (See page 70) 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 DHCP : OFF IP ADDRESS : 192.168.11.100 SUBNETMASK : 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 56: Changing The Projector Name

    Network setting of the projector (cont.) Changing the projector name You can change the projector name on the network. It makes easy to recognize projectors in <Select Access Port> window. Select [NAME CHANGE] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. PT-FW100NT PICTURE WIRED LAN...
  • Page 57: Network Standby

    Network setting of the projector (cont.) PASSWORD CHANGE ▲▼ ENTER] buttons. Enter the password using the [ * * * * * * B C D E F G H I J K L M DELETE After entering the password, select [OK] and click [ENTER]. SPACE To cancel the change, select [CANCEL] and press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 58: Verifying Settings

    Network setting of the projector (cont.) Verifying settings Select [STATUS] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. Your current settings appear. PT-FW100NT PICTURE WIRED LAN POSITION WIRELESS LAN USER1 NAME CHANGE LANGUAGE INPUT PASSWORD OPTION PASSWORD CHANGE SECURITY NETWORK STANDBY NETWORK WEB CONTROL...
  • Page 59: Using Webbrowser

    Using WebBrowser Control a projector through the WebBrowser of a computer. It is called “WEB Control”. (The example is when using Microsoft Internet Explorer.) Before using the WebBrowser control Connect projector and computer. (See page 14) Projector settings Set the [WEB CONTROL] of the network menu [ON]. Select [WEB CONTROL] at the network menu.
  • Page 60: Accessing From The Webbrowser

    Using WebBrowser (cont.) Enabling JavaScript If JavaScript has been set to disable, enable it. Open <Internet Properties> window. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet Connections] → [Internet Option]. Select [Security] and set the security level to [Default Level], or select [Custom Level] and check the [Enable] checkbox under [Active scripting].
  • Page 61: Monitor Information Window

    Using WebBrowser (cont.) Monitor information window This page indicates the projector status. To access this page from other pages, click [Status] at the left of the window. Monitored information Network information On this window, click the [Status information] tab. On this window, click the [Network status] tab. The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] →...
  • Page 62: Projector Control Window

    Using WebBrowser (cont.) Projector control window You can make various projector settings. To access this page from other pages, click [Projector control] at the left of the window. Basic control window Advanced control window On this window, click the [Basic control] tab. On this window, click the [Advanced control] tab.
  • Page 63: Detailed Settings Window

    Using WebBrowser (cont.) 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 64 Using WebBrowser (cont.) Time settings Click [Detailed set up]→[Adjust clock] in the menu. Time zone : Select the time zone and click [Set time zone]. Time : Enter the current date and time in [Date] and [Time], and then click [Set date and time].
  • Page 65 Using WebBrowser (cont.) ※Example of email message sent If [NORMAL] is selected under [MAIL CONTENTS] If you have completed the email settings If an error occurs If [SIMPLE] is selected under [MAIL CONTENTS] If you have completed the email settings If an error occurs...
  • Page 66 Using WebBrowser (cont.) Authentication server settings Click [Detailed set up]→[Authentication set up] in the menu. Auth : Change the authentication method as desired. SMTP Auth : For SMTP authentication, change the authentication method to use, as desired. Pop Server name : Enter the POP server name. User name : Enter the user name for the SMTP or POP server.
  • Page 67: Using Pjlink™ Protocol

    ,” in “NETWORK” NAME ? Projector name query ※The “HOSTNAME” is the projector name set in the projector itself. INF1 ? Manufacturer name query Returns “Panasonic” INF2 ? Model name query Returns “F100NT”/“FW100NT” INFO ? Query for other information Returns the version number or similar identification...
  • Page 68: Software Uninstall

    Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 4.5 From the desktop, select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition 4.5]. Follow the instructions on the screen and install the software.
  • Page 69: Glossary

    Glossary Category Item Descriptions Page Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as inside a company. 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.
  • Page 70 Glossary (cont.) Category Item Descriptions Page AD_HOC This is the mode in which computers communicate with each other directly, rather than via access points. INFRASTRUCTURE This is the mode in which communications are performed via the (infrastructure mode) access point. SSID Abbreviation for Service Set ID.
  • Page 71: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 4.5 running? Wireless Manager ME 4.5 must be started in the computer in order to enable wireless transmissions of images to the projector.
  • Page 72 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) 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 may have Network Bridge (a built-in function of Windows XP) enabled; this will prevent a wireless connection.
  • Page 73 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) <When Windows Firewall has been detected> Has your firewall in Windows XP been disabled? The firewall in Windows XP must be disabled in order to connect to a wireless network. How to disable the firewall in Windows XP 1.
  • Page 74 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer. (cont.) <When another firewall has been detected> Are any firewall-containing applications installed? If any applications which contain firewalls are installed, the installation may hang up at the [Projector search in progress] display (some firewalls function even when not started).
  • Page 75 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) The connection to the wireless LAN or wired LAN is lost. • 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 76 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) There is a time lag between operations at the computer and results in the projected image. • Wireless Manager ME 4.5 reads the screen, compresses the data and transmits it to the projector. In the projector, the received data are extracted and then projected.
  • Page 77 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) 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 78 • 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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