Panasonic PT-LB50NTE Function Manual
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- Page 1 Wireless Function Edition (PT-LB50NTE/PT-LB55NTE/PT-LB60NTE) (PT-LB50NTU/PT-LB60NTU) The projectors illustrated as examples are PT-LB50NTE. TQBH0168-1 (E/U) M0306-1036...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents (Wireless Function Edition) Notes on Using Wireless What you can do with Wireless Connection ……………………… 4 Manager mobile edition 3.0 …… 6 Check your computer ………… 8 Software Installation …………… 9 Contents on Provided CD-ROM ……… 10 Wireless Manager ME 3.0 …………… 10 System requirements ……………………... - Page 3 Frequently Asked Questions … 63 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...
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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.) 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 can use the wireless LAN.
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Page 6: What You Can Do With Wireless Manager Mobile Edition 3.0
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 3.0 Wireless Transmission If you install Wireless Manager mobile edition 3.0 (hereafter called “Wireless Manager ME3.0”), you can connect the projector to a computer via the wireless LAN, and send moving and still images. •... -
Page 7: Useful Functions
What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 3.0 (cont.) Project with multiple projectors <Multiple source live mode> (See page 31) 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. <Multiple source multi live mode>... -
Page 8: Check Your Computer
• 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 • Have you logged in as the Administrator? Check 3 Computer’s settings... -
Page 9: 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 CPU: Pentium III or faster or compatible processor (800 MHz or faster is recommended when using live mode and 1 GHz or faster is recommended when playing movies.) RAM: 256 MB or more... -
Page 10: Contents On Provided Cd-Rom
Software Installation (cont.) Contents on Provided CD-ROM When inserting the provided CD-ROM into the computer, the installer starts up automatically and the following screen appears. • Shut down all software currently active on Windows. Otherwise, installation may not be possible. •... -
Page 11: Directx 9.0C
Software Installation (cont.) DirectX 9.0c This CD-ROM includes DirectX 9.0c. To transfer moving picture using the projector, your computer must have DirectX 8.1b or newer. • Once installed, the DirectX 9.0c Runtime cannot be uninstalled. • DirectX 9.0c is already installed in Windows XP SP 2, so there is no need to install it again. -
Page 12: Installation Free Wireless Manager Me 3.0 Set Up
Installation free Wireless Manager ME 3.0 set up You can use Wireless Manager ME 3.0 without installing it in the computer. If you copy Wireless Manager ME 3.0 to a removable medium, such as an SD card, you can use Wireless Manager ME 3.0 without installing it in any computer that permits you to access this removal medium. -
Page 13: Connect
Select Access Port window Click [ ] on the desktop, or select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 3.0]. Wireless Manager ME 3.0 starts up, and the “Select Access Port” window appears. Network... -
Page 14: Easy Wireless Set Up
Turn on the computer. Click [ ] on the desktop, or select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Wireless Manager mobile edition 3.0]. Wireless Manager ME 3.0 starts up, and the “Select Access Port” window appears. - Page 15 Connect (cont.) • Wireless connection cannot be made between the projector and the computer. (See page 63) • Automatic connection setting (See page 44) • When a user logs on a computer without the administrator authority, selectable network number is only [U]. •...
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Page 16: Connection Error Messages
Connect (cont.) Connection error messages One of the following windows may appear when a wireless connection cannot be made. When a setting error for the wireless LAN card has been detected (See page 63) • Is the wireless LAN card effective? •... -
Page 17: Connect Without Easy Wireless Set Up
Confirm to your system administrator before changing any settings. <Example> DHCP IP ADDRESS 192.168.10.100 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…When performing encryption ENCRYPTION KEY... - Page 18 Connect (cont.) Select [Use the following IP address] on [General] tab, enter the IP address and Subnetmask, and click [OK]. Make the IP addresses of the upper three of the four break points the same value as that of the projector, and change the value of the last break point alone.
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Page 19: Connecting Through The Access Point
Connect (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 page 62) Projector settings Turn on the projector and press the [WIRELESS] button on the remote control. -
Page 20: Other Operations For Connection
Connect (cont.) 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 47) •... -
Page 21: Searching By Projector's Id
Connect (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 channels other than [U]. -
Page 22: Canceling The Connection
Connect (cont.) Canceling the connection Click [ ] on the launcher. The following window appears. Click [Yes]. The computer returns to the original network settings when the connection is ended. However, note that some time may be needed to return to the original network settings. -
Page 23: 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. • Two types of launchers are available in the launcher display mode, the “simple launcher” and the “full launcher”. By default, the “simple launcher” is displayed. The launcher display mode can be toggled by clicking / on the right side of the launcher window. - Page 24 Various projection methods (cont.) Full launcher Projection mode select buttons Live Mode: Displays the computer screen over the entire projection screen. (See page 25) Multi Live Mode: Display the screens of multiple computers on the divided projection screen. In 16-screen index style, ] changes to [ ].
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Page 25: 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 SELECT] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed). -
Page 26: 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 switch styles Either press the [MULTI-LIVE SELECT] button on the remote control or select [OPTION] →... -
Page 27: 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 SELECT] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed). -
Page 28: 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 SELECT] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “4- screen index style”. - Page 29 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. •...
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Page 30: 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 SELECT] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “16-screen index style”. -
Page 31: 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 SELECT] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed). - Page 32 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. •...
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Page 33: 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 SELECT] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is... - Page 34 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.
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Page 35: 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. -
Page 36: 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 [ ] on the launcher. Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible (check that the green lamp is lit). -
Page 37: Secondary Viewer
Useful Functions (cont.) Secondary viewer If you are using secondary display transmission function and projecting a secondary monitor screen in multiple source multi live mode, once [ ] is pressed on one of the computers the full screen display from that computer will override all the rest and the secondary screens of the other computers no longer be possible to verify on the projector screen(s). -
Page 38: Motion Streaming Mode
Useful Functions (cont.) Motion streaming mode Transmit moving pictures to projection screen. You can display moving images more efficiently than in the case when displaying the Windows Media Player screen on the projector. Cancel all live mode transmission. Press the [MULTI-LIVE SELECT] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed). - Page 39 Useful Functions (cont.) Select a movie file and click [ Transmit moving pictures to projection screen. Adjust volume or other setting on “Open” window if required. • This mode cannot be used while any other computer connected over the wireless network to the projector in use is transmitting a snapshot.
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Page 40: Shutter Function
Useful Functions (cont.) Shutter function Blanks the screen for a moment. Click [ ] on the launcher. The image is turned off. When sound is output, the sound also goes out. Click [ ] again. The image comes back. The shutter function is available only in live mode or in multiple source live mode. Pointer function You can change the shape of the pointer appearing on the projection screen in live mode or multiple source live mode to one that can be used for presentation purposes. - Page 41 Useful Functions (cont.) Selective Secondary area display Shutter Pointer [When using LB20NT/LB30NT] Note transmission transmission When Live mode connected Multi live mode to one projector One shot Motion streaming mode When Multiple Source Live Mode connected Multiple Source Multi Live Mode Unavailable to multiple projectors...
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Page 42: Setting Options
Setting options You can make various settings related to Wireless Manager ME 3.0. 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 43: Key Setting
Setting options (cont.) • [Display sender’s name in Multi Live Mode] The characters (max. 8) which have been entered are displayed at the upper right of the transmitted screen. In the 4-screen and 16-screen index style modes, they are also displayed at the bottom of each image. -
Page 44: 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 3.0 is started, “Select Access Port”... -
Page 45: Network Setting Of The Projector
Displaying the Wireless Menu Press the [MENU] button on the projector. The main menu appears. PT-LB50NTE DYNAMIC PICTURE MODE PICTURE CONTRAST... -
Page 46: Changing The Network Number
Network setting of the projector (cont.) Changing the network number Select [NETWORK] at the wireless menu. Select the number to be connected with the [ buttons. PT-LB50NTE NETWORK USER1 PICTURE NAME CHANGE POSITION INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE LANGUAGE WEB CONTROL... -
Page 47: Password Setting
Network setting of the projector (cont.) Password setting This setting is used to limit the users that can connect to the projector. Select [INPUT PASSWORD] at the wireless menu. PT-LB50NTE USER1 NETWORK PICTURE NAME CHANGE POSITION INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE... -
Page 48: Verifying Settings
Network setting of the projector (cont.) Verifying settings Select [STATUS] at the wireless menu and press the [ENTER] button. Your current settings appear. PT-LB50NTE USER1 NETWORK PICTURE NAME CHANGE POSITION INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE LANGUAGE WEB CONTROL OPTION STATUS SECURITY... -
Page 49: [User] Settings
Network setting of the projector (cont.) [User] settings If you selected one of [USER1] to [USER3] for [NETWORK] in the wireless menu, you can make detailed network settings. Confirm to your system administrator before changing any settings. IP address settings How to display IP address setting menu Press [NETWORK]→[USER1]-[USER3]→[ENTER] on wireless menu. -
Page 50: Wireless Settings
Wireless settings Select [NEXT] on the IP address setting screen, then wireless setting menu appears. Make the settings related to the wireless LAN connection between the projector and the network. DETAILED SETUP USER1 Panasonic Projector SSID MODE AD HOC OPEN AUTHENTICATION... - Page 51 Network setting of the projector (cont.) ENCRYPTION : Select the encryption method to be used for communication between the projector and the network. NONE : Select when transmit without encryption. It is selectable only when [AUTHENTICATION] is [OPEN] or [SHARED]. : Select when ENCRYPTION is WEP.
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Page 52: Default Settings Of [User1]-[User3]
Network setting of the projector (cont.) Default settings of [USER1]-[USER3] The following is set as [USER1]-[USER3] in the wireless menu before the projector leaves the factory. SSID : Panasonic Projector DHCP : OFF IP ADDRESS : 192.168.10.100 SUBNETMASK : 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY : 192.168.10.1... -
Page 53: Using Webbrowser
Set the [WEB CONTROL] of wireless menu [ON]. Select [WEB CONTROL] on the wireless menu. Select [ON] or [OFF] with the [ ] buttons. ON : This enables control on the WebBrowser. OFF : This disables control on the WebBrowser. PT-LB50NTE NETWORK USER1 PICTURE NAME CHANGE POSITION... - Page 54 Using WebBrowser (cont.) Computer settings Proxy server settings Release the proxy settings of the WebBrowser used. Open “Internet Properties” window. Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Network and Internet Connections] → [Internet Option]. Open [Connections] → [LAN Settings]. If [Use a proxy server for your LAN] has been checked, remove the check.
- Page 55 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].
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Page 56: Accessing From The Web Browser
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Accessing from the Web browser Click [ ] on the launcher. Or start up the WebBrowser, and enter the IP address set by the projector. WebBrowser starts up and the page of “Projector control window” appears. <Top window> Select the language to be displayed, and if a web access password has been set, enter that password. -
Page 57: Projector Control Window
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Projector control window You can make various projector settings. Click [Projector Control]→[Basic] or [Advanced], when moving from other pages. Basic control window Option control window Connection with the projector may not be possible immediately after the power is turned on. -
Page 58: Monitor Information Window
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Monitor information window This page indicates the projector status. Click [Status]. The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] → [Refresh]. Password changing window Set the password to access to “Projector control window”. Enter the old password and new password, and click [OK]. -
Page 59: Network Setting Window
Using WebBrowser (cont.) Network setting window You can make detail network settings on projector, when connecting without the administrator authority or when connecting through an access point (infrastructure mode). Click [Network setting] on the menu and click [NEXT]. The setting window appears. Set detail network settings. -
Page 60: Software Uninstall
Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 3.0 From the desktop, select [Start] → [All Programs] → [Panasonic Wireless Display] → [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition 3.0]. Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and uninstall the software. -
Page 61: Glossary
Glossary Category Item Description Page Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as inside a company. Access point T h e s e a r e s t a t i o n s f o r r e l a y i n g electromagnetic signals between computers... - Page 62 Glossary (cont.) Category Item Description 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 (infrastructure mode) are performed via the access point. SSID Abbreviation for Service Set ID.
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Page 63: 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 3.0 running? Wireless Manager ME 3.0 must be started in the computer in order to enable wireless transmissions of images to the projector. - Page 64 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;...
- Page 65 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.
- Page 66 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 67 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) The connection has been lost in the multi live mode. • If a computer with a certain version of the Intel Centrino mobile technology (wireless LAN) is connected to the unit, the multi live mode may be released. If this is the case, re-establish the connection from the launcher of Wireless Manager ME 3.0.
- Page 68 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) There is a time lag between operations at the computer and results in the projected image. • Wireless Manager ME 3.0 reads the screen, compresses the data and transmits it to the projector. In the projector, the received data are extracted and then projected.
- Page 69 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) Changing the display style • Either press the [MULTI-LIVE SELECT] button on the remote control or select [OPTION] → [DETAILED SETUP] → [INDEX WINDOW] on the projector’s main menu (See page 45) and press the [ENTER] button. The Wireless Manager ME 3.0 color display is strange and characters are difficult to read.
- Page 70 • 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.