Panasonic TH-LB20NT manual

Network Operation Manual (Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5) TQBH0205-4 (E/U/EA) Windows ENGLISH ※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT -FW300NTE.[...]

2 Contents Connecting with Wired LAN ……………………… 28 Software Licensing Agreement …………………… 3 Notes on Using Wireless Connection …………… 4 Request Regarding Security ……………………… 6 Wha t you ca n do wit h Wi rel ess Mana ger mobi le editi on 5.5 … 7 Check your computer ……………………?[...]

3 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 . Use of this Software is governed by the terms defined in this Softwar[...]

4 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 n[...]

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 . Country or region Standard Channels used Frequency band (Center frequency) Japan ARIB STD-T66 1 - 13 2,412 MHz - 2,472 MHz China SRRC England, Germany , France, [...]

6 Request Regarding Security When using this product, security breaches of the type described below are conceivable. • Leakage of your private information via this product • Illegal operation of this product by a malicious third-party • Harm to or cessation of operation of this product by a malicious third-party Be sure to implement sufficien[...]

7 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 Network T ransmission Y ou can connect the projector to a computer via the wireless LAN or the wired LAN, and send moving and still images. For information on the connection, refer to the description on page 15 for wireless LAN, and page 28 for wired LAN. Project with various methods <Li[...]

8 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 (cont.) Project with multiple projectors <Multiple source live mode> (See page 40) Useful functions <Selective area transmission> (See page 44) <Secondary display transmission> (See page 45) <Multiple source multi live mode> (See page 42) This arrangement can be used[...]

9 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 (cont.) <WebBrowser control> (See page 60) The following operations are possible when using WebBrowser . • Setting and adjusting the projector • Displaying the projector status • Setting for message transmission <PJLink™> (See page 68) Compatible with PJLink™ Class 1. [...]

10 Check your computer • First, check your computer to see whether or not it has a wired LAN ※ or a built-in wireless LAN function. ※ LAN : “Glossary” (See page 70) • 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 wirel[...]

1 1 Wired LAN Check 1 <For wired LAN> • Is the cable properly connected? • The specifications for cables vary depending on the system configurations. Confirm the projector settings and the cable specification. Check 2 Wired LAN settings <Computer with a built-in wired LAN function> • Is your wired LAN switched on? <Computer wit[...]

12 Software requirements The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software. OS: Mic rosoft Windows ® 2000 Profess ional SP4/Mic rosoft Windows ® XP Home Edition /Window s ® XP Professiona l/ Window s ® XP T ablet PC Ed ition 2 005/Mic rosoft Window s ® V ista ® Ul timate 32 bit /Window s ® V ista ® B us[...]

13 • Exit all the application software programs that are running on Windows. Otherwise, installation may not be possible. • Administrator authority is required for installation. •Iftheinstallerdoesnotstartupautomatically ,double-click[EasyInstall]→[Easy_Inst.exe]intheCD-ROM. • If Wireless Manag[...]

14 Installation free set up Y ou can use Wireless Manager ME 5.5 without installing it in the computer . If your PC can access the removable media such as SD card on which Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is copied, you can use without installing it. Insert provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The install program starts. 1 Click [Installation Free Set Up][...]

15 Connecting with wireless LAN Easy Wireless Set Up Weak ↑ ↓ Strong There are 3 different connection methods, “S-MAP” (Projector Signal Map) Connection, “1-4/U” Connection, and “PC Search” Connection. These connections enable easy search and connection to the projector . (Refer to “1-4/U” connection on page 19 to establish an e[...]

16 PCSearch Setting Current setting [Single] - [S-MAP] Select access port Standby Live Mode Update Close Connect Connectability n < Projector Search> Window – [S-MAP] (List display) (See page 18) A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons B Access Devices (See pages 34, 40, 42) When only one projector is connected, [...]

17 PCSearch Setting Current setting [Single] - [1-4/U] Select access port Standby Live Mode Update Close Connect Connectability All n < Projector Search> Window – [1-4/U] (See page 19) A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons B Access Devices (See pages 34, 40, 42) When only one projector is connected, select [ ].[...]

18 PCSearch Setting Current setting [Single] - [S-MAP] Select access port Standby Live Mode Update Close Connect Connectability Name2345 Proj2345 Name2212 Proj2212 AAAABBB PRJ02555 Name8833 Proj8833 Name6679 Proj6679 Name7771 Proj7771 Name1234 Proj1234 Name6789 Proj6789 PCSearch Close Setting Current setting [Single] - [S-MAP] Select access port Co[...]

19 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 1 Click [ ] on the desktop, orselect[Start]→[AllPrograms]→[PanasonicWirelessDisplay]→ [Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. <Projector Search> window – [S-MAP] is displayed. “1-4/U” Connection • Refer to the models on page 47 supporting the wired LAN that [...]

20 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 1 Click [ ] on the desktop, orselect[Start]→[AllPrograms]→[PanasonicWirelessDisplay]→ [Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. <Projector Search> window – [S-MAP] is displayed. “PC Search” Connection • Enter the user name in up to 8 alphanumerics. • If you [...]

21 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 3 Select the projector to connect. <PC Search> window appears. Operations on the projector A T urn on the power to the projector unit. B Press the [COMPUTER SEARCH] button on the remote control. (Y ou can also search from [COMPUTER SEARCH] from the network menu. → See page 58) The computers that ca[...]

22 Detected issue Displayed information Remarks Reference page A firewall or network bridge is detected [****] ※ is installed. When destination cannot be identified, deactivate [****] which is the cause. • Has your firewall in Windows XP been disabled? • Is Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 registered in[Exceptions]([ControlPanel]?[...]

23 Detected issue Displayed information Remarks Reference page When a change in the settings made by the utility has been detected The settings of Wireless Network connection have been changed. When a Wireless LAN adapter utility or any other utilities are active, stop the operation of such utilities, then restart the Wireless Manager ME 5.5. The w[...]

24 Y ou 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 70 - 71) A Projector settings 1 T urn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control. 2 Press the m[...]

25 Before getting started Wireless Manager ME 5.5, the PC's IP setting must be set to [Acquire IP address automatically]. Before use, contact your network administrator to make sure the proper setting. A Projector settings When logging on without administrator authority 1 T urn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote cont[...]

26 7 Click [Start], [Network Connections], [Wireless Network Connection] and select the wireless network for which you have specified [SSID] in step 4, and then click [Connect]. <Example> When using Windows [Wireless Network Connection] to connect with the projector whose [SSID] is [Panasonic Projector] 9 Select a projector you want to connec[...]

27 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 7 Click [Start] and [Connection], and select the wireless network for which you have specified [SSID] in step 4, and then click [Connect]. <Example> When using Windows [Network Connection] to connect with the projector whose [SSID] is [Panasonic Projector] 9 Select a projector you want to connect on the[...]

28 Press the menu button to open the [NETWORK] menu, select [Wired LAN] and then press [OK]. Connecting with Wired LAN Connection can be made with wired LAN. However , confirm to your system administrator on network settings before changing any settings. A Projector settings 1 T urn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote cont[...]

29 Other operations for connection l When using “Search by IP address” A Enter the IP address (including its periods). Example: 192.168.10.100 B Select [Search by IP address] l When using “Search by domain name” A Enter the domain name. B Select [Search by domain name]. l When using “Search by ID” A Enter the ID. B Select [Search by ID][...]

30 Other operations for connection (cont.) Click [Search]. When <Other search> window – [Searching] is displayed, the search starts. 3 Click [Connect]. When the connection with the projector is established, the launcher is displayed. (“Descriptionofthelauncher”→ See page 32) 5 Check the search results. When the projecto[...]

31 Click [ ] on the launcher . The following window appears. 1 Click [Y es]. 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. Click [No] to return to the launcher . 2 Other operations for connection (cont.) • When the launche[...]

32 The launcher always appears on the computer screen, and can be used to perform various operations. • If the launcher has been minimized to the task tray , right click the [ ] icon to display the launcher menu and operate the launcher . • T o return the launcher from the task tray , double-click the [ ] icon, or select “Display menu bar” [...]

33 V arious projection methods (cont.) Operating Button A Launcher menu button : The launcher menu will appear. Y ou can operate it by clicking the various items. [Start/Pause]: Starts/pauses projecting. [Stop]: Stops projecting. [Live Mode]: The live mode menu will appear . Set a projection position for live mode. ( See pages 34 - 35) [Selective A[...]

34 V arious projection methods (cont.) Press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window (small screens) is displayed). (See page 35) If you press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button once or twice when index windows are displayed on the projection screen, the screen w[...]

35 V arious projection methods (cont.) Multi live mode has “4-screen multi style”, “4-screen index style” and “16-screen index style”. How to operate Press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button of the remote control to change the style. Multi Live Mode • 4-screen index style (See page 37) Display the indexes (small screens) of up to four computer [...]

36 V arious projection methods (cont.) Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 32) 2 Press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window (small screens) is displayed). (See page 35) If you press th[...]

37 V arious projection methods (cont.) When the projector is set to “4-screen index style”, connect up to 4 computers to one projector , and then simultaneously display the screens for the 4 computers on the index windows and also on a large screen. (If the connection is completed, and input is via network.) Check the status indication on the l[...]

38 Quitting the 4-screen index style projection Click [ ] on the launcher . V arious 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. • The imag[...]

39 V arious projection methods (cont.) Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 32) 2 Press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “16-screen index style”. (See page 35) 1 Click [ ] on the launcher . The computer images are automatically sent[...]

40 Y ou can simultaneously project one computer ’s screen on up to eight projectors. Click [Select Access Port] in the launcher menu. (When controlling multi-live in the search screen) 3 Press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn the projection screen into a full screen display (the status when no index window is displayed). (Se[...]

41 Click [ ] on the launcher . The same image is projected from all projectors selected in step 7. 9 Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 32) 8 • Projection is provided in multi-live mode for the projector having the same network number that is selected in PC. • Among the selected[...]

42 V arious projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Multi Live Mode Up to 4 computers are connected to the maximum of 8 projectors; each projector provides 4-screen multi-style view . Click [Select Access Port] in the launcher menu. (When controlling multi-live in the search screen) 3 Press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button on the remote control to turn [...]

43 Switching to a different position Select and click a different projection position in step 1 1 above. Enlarged display If [Live Mode] – [All] are clicked in the launcher menu, projector screens temporarily change to full screen display . T o return to the original display , click [Live Mode] on the launcher and select original projection posit[...]

44 Useful Functions By using the selective area window , you can specify the necessary information alone from the computer screen, and display it on the projection screen. Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 32) 4 Click [Selective Area T ransmission] in the launcher menu. The range s[...]

45 Useful Functions (cont.) Y ou 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 [Display Change] in the launcher menu. The window shown to the right appears. 2 Click [ ] on the launcher . The PC’s secondary[...]

46 Useful Functions (cont.) Blanks the screen for a moment. Click [A V mute] in the launcher menu. The image is turned off. Audio output also goes out. 2 Click [A V mute] in the launcher menu again. [A V mute] is disengaged. 3 A V Mute function The A V mute Function is available only in live mode or multiple source live mode. Pointer function Y ou [...]

47 Li st of con nect able p ro je cto rs/a vail able f un cti ons in e ach proj ec ti on me thod Useful Functions (cont.) When using PT -F300NT/PT -FW300NT/PT -F300/PT -FW300/ PT -LB90NT/PT -LB80NT/PT -L W80NT/PT -F200NT/PT -F100NT/ PT -FW100NT/PT -LB51NT/TH-LB50NT/TH-LB55NT/TH-LB60NT Selective area transmission Secondary display transmission A V m[...]

48 Y ou can make various settings related to Wireless Manager ME 5.5. Setting options Setting options Click [Option] in the launcher menu. The <Option> window shown to the right appears. 2 Click the desired tab to be set. 3 Click [OK]. 4 Resolution Select the quality of the image transmitted from the computer to the projector . • [Normal] T[...]

49 Y ou can set shortcut key combinations that let you control the Wireless Manager ME 5.5 functions by computer keyboard operations. Key setting Select the mode or the function to be set for the shortcut key , and click it. 1 Select one from [Ctrl], [Alt], and [Shift]. 2 Select one alphabet to be used with the key chosen in step 2. 3 Click [Settin[...]

50 Setting options (cont.) The version information of Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is displayed when [ ] on the <Option> window is clicked. V ersion information User settings • User name When [Setting] is clicked, the <User name setting> window to the right appears. Specify the icon and user name shown on the <Projector Search> windo[...]

51 Network/Security 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. For detailed setting, see the operation manual for your projector . Select[NETWORK]withthe[?[...]

52 Y ou can make detailed wired LAN settings. Select [WIRED LAN] at the network menu and click the [ENTER] button. DHCP ※ : ON: If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, the IP address will automatically be acquired. OFF: If a DHCP server does not exist in the network to which the projector is connected, addition[...]

53 Select [WIRELESS LAN] at the network menu. 1 Select the number to be connected with the [ ] buttons. 2 RETURN ENTER SELECT LANGUAGE PROJECTOR SETUP SECURITY POSITION DISPLA Y OPTION WIRED LAN NAME CHANGE P ASSWORD P ASSWORD CHANGE NETWORK ST ANDBY NETWORK CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN COMPUTER SEARCH MUL TI-LIVE ST A TUS INITIALIZE ON OFF OFF OFF PIC[...]

54 Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) 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 settings SSID ※ : If the mode is [INFRASTRUCTURE ※ ], enter the SSID registered at the access point. I[...]

55 Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Additionally perform the following setting using the [AUTHENTICA TION] setting. When setting [OPEN] or [SHARED] as authentication and setting [WEP ※ ] as the encryption method: DEF AUL T KEY : Set 1 – 4 numerals for the default key . KEY 1 – 4 : Set these to match the WEP key registered in [...]

56 Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Y ou can change the projector name on the network. It will help to distinguish names in the <Projector Search> window ([S-MAP], [1-4/U]). Select [NAME CHANGE] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. 1 Enter the projector name using the [ ▲▼ENTER] buttons. Select [ALL DELETE[...]

57 Enter the password using the [ ▲▼ENTER]buttons. Select [ALL DELETE] to remove all the entered characters. Press the [DEF AUL T] button on the remote control to clear a letter which is selected by the cursor in the entry box. 4 After entering the password, select [OK] and click [ENTER]. Select [CANCEL] to undo the changes and then press [E[...]

58 Set it to “ON” if you allow other users on the network to connect in live mode while you are also in live mode. Select [LIVE MODE CUT IN] at the network menu. 1 Select [ON] or [OFF] with the [ ] buttons. 2 Live mode cut-in RETURN ENTER SELECT LANGUAGE PROJECTOR SETUP SECURITY POSITION DISPLA Y OPTION WIRED LAN NAME CHANGE COMPUTER SEARCH MUL[...]

59 Y our current settings appear . Select [ST A TUS] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. V erifying settings Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Y ou can reset the network setting to the factory default of the projector . Select [INITIALIZE] at the network menu and press the [ENTER] button. 1 Select [OK] with the [ ] but[...]

60 Using W ebBrowser Select [NETWORK CONTROL] in the network menu. 1 Select [ON] or [OFF] with the [ ] buttons. ON : This enables control on the W ebBrowser . OFF : This disables control on the WebBrowser . 2 Control a projector through the WebBrowser of a computer . It is called “WEB Control”. (The example is when using Microsoft Internet Expl[...]

61 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) Enabling JavaScript If JavaScript has been set to disable, enable it. 2 Select [Security] and set the security level to [Default Level], or select [Custom Level] and check the [Enable] checkbox under [Active scripting]. Open <Internet Properties> window . Click[Start]→[ControlPanel]→[Network?[...]

62 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) This page indicates the projector status. T o access this page from other pages, click [Status] at the left of the window . Monitor information window Themonitorinformationisrefreshedatfixedintervals,butthecurrentexactinformationcanbecheckedbyclicking[View]→ [...]

63 Y ou can make various projector settings. If you migrate from other page, click [Projector control] in the main menu (left of the window). Projector control window Basic control window On this window , click the [Basic control] tab. Advanced control window On this window , click the [Advanced control] tab. Using W ebBrowser (cont.) Connection wi[...]

64 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) 3 Complete the detailed settings and click [Next]. When [Next] is clicked, the next page appears, enabling you to complete the detailed settings as desired. After all required items have been entered, a confirmation window appears. Making the above settings effective Select [WIRELESS LAN] in the network menu of the proj[...]

65 T ime settings Click[Detailedsetup]→[Adjustclock]inthemenu. T ime zone : Select the time zone and click [Set time zone]. T ime : Enter the current date and time in [Date] and [T ime], and then click [Set date and time]. Email settings Y ou can specify two email recipients. Click[Detailedsetup]→[E-mailset?[...]

66 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) ※ Example of email message sent If [NORMAL] is selected under [MAIL CONTENTS] A If you have completed the email settings B If an error occurs If [SIMPLE] is selected under [MAIL CONTENTS] C If you have completed the email settings D If an error occurs ＝＝＝　Ｐａｎａｓｏｎｉｃ　ｐｒｏｊｅｃｔｏ?[...]

67 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) Password settings Click [Change password] in the main menu. Set a password for access of the [Projector control window]. Enter the previous password and the new password. Enter the new password in [Retype] and click [OK]. Authentication server settings Click[Detailedsetup]→[Authenticationsetup]int[...]

68 Using PJLink™ protocol The projector ’ s network functions conform to PJLink™ Class 1 standards, enabling the following operations from a computer using the PJLink™ protocol. • Setting the projector • Querying the projector status The following commands are used to control the projector with the PJLink™ protocol. Command Control de[...]

69 Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 5.5 Fromthedesktop,select[Start]→[AllPrograms]→[PanasonicWirelessDisplay]→ [Uninstall Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5]. Follow the instructions appearing on the screen and uninstall the software.[...]

70 Glossary Category Item Descriptions Page Common Setting of connections LAN Abbreviation for Local Area Network. This is a network with a relatively narrow range such as inside a company . 10 Access point These are stations for relaying electromagnetic signals between computers in a wireless LAN. When a computer is connected to an access point, i[...]

71 Glossary (cont.) Category Item Descriptions Page Advanced setting of connection AD_HOC This is the mode in which computers communicate with each other directly , rather than via access points. 25 54 INFRASTRUCTURE (infrastructure mode) This is the mode in which communications are performed via the access point. 24 54 SSID Abbreviation for Servic[...]

72 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 5.5 running? Wireless Manager ME 5.5 must be started in the computer in order to enable wireless transmissions of images to the projector . <When a sett[...]

73 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 , and Windows Vista may have Network Bridge (a built-in function of Windows XP , and Windows Vista) enabled; this will prevent a wireless connection.[...]

74 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer . (cont.) <When Windows Firewall has been detected> l Windows XP Has Windows XP firewall 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[...]

75 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 ap pli ca tio ns wh ich c ont ai n f ire wa lls a re ins ta lle d, th e i ns tal lat io n m ay ha ng up at t he [Pr oj ect [...]

76 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) No wireless connection can be made between my projector and my computer . (cont.) <When Firewall/Connection Utility is detected (continued)> If the connection utility is active, the connection utility list is displayed. T o connecto to the projector , the connection utility must be stopped. T o stop the c[...]

77 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) There is a time lag between operations at the computer and results in the projected image. • Wireless Manager ME 5.5 reads the screen, compresses the data and transmits it to the projector . In the projector , the received data are extracted and then projected. Some delays occur in this system, due to the pro[...]

78 Frequently Asked Questions (cont.) When Windows Media Player 1 1 is used with Windows V ista, audio is disconnected in the live mode. • When using Windows Media Player 1 1, close as many other running programs as possible. If there still are dropouts in the audio, try using another player application. When using Wireless Manager ME 5.5 with Wi[...]

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