Panasonic PT-F300N manual

Network Operation Manual (Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5) TQBH0206 (E/U/EA) Macintosh ENGLISH ※ The projectors illustrated as examples are PT -FW300NTE.[...]

2 Contents Connecting with Wired LAN ……………………… 23 Software Licensing Agreement …………………… 3 Notes on Using Wireless Connection …………… 4 Request Regarding Security ……………………… 6 What you c an do with Wi reles s Man ager mobil e edi tion 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, the following security issues are foreseen. • 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 Please take adequate security measures. • Set p[...]

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 13 for wireless LAN, and page 23 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 36) Useful functions <Selective area transmission> (See page 40) <Multiple source multi live mode> (See page 38) This arrangement can be used when you wish to simultaneously display multiple pre[...]

9 What you can do with Wireless Manager mobile edition 5.5 (cont.) <WebBrowser control> (See page 55) The following operations are possible when using WebBrowser . • Setting and adjusting the projector • Displaying the projector status • Setting for message transmission <Virtual remote control function> (See page 29) Y ou can perf[...]

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 64) • Before connecting the projector to the computer , be sure to check the following settings. • Operation is not guaranteed for all wireless LAN cards and built-in wire[...]

1 1 Software requirements The computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the supplied software. OS: Mac OS X v10.4 Mac OS X v10.5 CPU: 1 GHz PowerPC G4 or faster , or 1.8 GHz Intel Core processor or faster RAM: 512 MB or more recommended Empty hard disk capacity: 60 MB or more Hardware conditions: CD or DVD drive (for installing [...]

12 Software Installation Set the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. Contents on Provided CD-ROM • Quit all running programs. Otherwise, installation may not be possible. • [Admin (administrator)] authority is required for installation. Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is used to send a screen from PC to the projector via wireless or wired LAN. S[...]

13 Connecting with wireless LAN Easy Wireless Set Up 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 17 to establish an easy wireless connect[...]

14 Parts name in search screen A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons. B Access Devices (See pages 30, 36, 38) When only one projector is connected, select [ ]. When multiple projectors are connected, select [ ]. ※ Multiple projectors [(Multiple projectors icon)] are available when “1-4/U” is selected. C S-MAP [...]

15 A Setting menu display Choose to display or hide the B to F buttons. B Access Devices (See pages 30, 36, 38) When only one projector is connected, select [ ]. When multiple projectors are connected, select [ ]. ※ Multiple projectors [(Multiple projectors icon)] are available when “1-4/U” is selected. C S-MAP (See page 16) Display <Pr[...]

16 • For details on how to connect, refer to page 24. • Only the built-in adapter appears on the <Network Adapter Selection> window . • Refer to the models on page 42 supporting the wired LAN that is compatible with this software. • If you want to enable the network adapter after starting the Wireless Manager , you should do it after [...]

17 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 1 Click the install target or [ ] in the Dock. <Projector Search> window – [S-MAP] is displayed. “1-4/U” Connection • For details on how to connect, refer to page 24. • Only the built-in adapter appears on the <Network Adapter Selection> window . • Refer to the models on page 42 suppor[...]

18 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 3 A list of projectors that can be connected to are displayed in the <Projector Search> window – [1-4/U]. (Parts name → See page 15) 4 Select the same network number as the one for the projector you want to connect to (See page 48). Projectors powered on in the chosen network group are listed. 5 Sel[...]

19 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) 1 Click the install target or [ ] in the Dock. <Projector Search> window – [S-MAP] is displayed. “PC Search” Connection • For details on how to connect, refer to page 24. • Only the built-in adapter appears on the <Network Adapter Selection> window . • Refer to the models on page 42 su[...]

20 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 53) The computers that can b[...]

21 Connecting with wireless LAN (cont.) Connection error messages When wireless LAN connection cannot be established, the projector is not displayed. Click the [ ] button at this time to display information on resolving the issue as shown below .[...]

22 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 64 - 65) A Projector settings 1 T urn on the projector and press the [NETWORK] button on the remote control. 2 Press the m[...]

23 Press the menu button to open the [NETWORK] menu, select [Wired LAN] and then press [ENTER]. 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 c[...]

24 •  Refer to the models on page 42 supporting the wired LAN that is compatible with this software. • If you want to enable the network adapter after starting the Wireless Manager , you should do it after exiting Wireless Manager . Selection of adapters When the <Network Adapter Selection> window appears, select [Wireless LAN] or [Wir[...]

25 Other operations for connection l When using “Search by IP address” 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]. [...]

26 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 28) 5 Check the search results. When the projector of the ap[...]

27 Click [Exit] in the launcher menu. 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.) Exit Wireless[...]

28 The launcher always appears on the computer screen, and can be used to perform various operations. Description of the launcher V arious projection methods Status indication When connected to one projector /  (Green, lit): Transmission possible /  (Blue, lit): Own computer currently transmitting (when in live mode) /  ([...]

29 V arious projection methods (cont.) Launcher Menu A Launcher menu button : The launcher menu will appear . Y ou can operate it by clicking the various items. [Start]: Starts projection. [Stop]: Stops projecting. [Live Mode]: The live mode menu will appear . Set a projection position for live mode. (See pages 30-31) [Selective Area T ransmission][...]

30 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 31) If you press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button once or twice when index windows are displayed on the projection screen, the screen w[...]

31 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 33) Display the indexes (small screens) of up to four computer [...]

32 V arious projection methods (cont.) Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 28) 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 31) If you press th[...]

33 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[...]

34 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[...]

35 V arious projection methods (cont.) Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 28) 2 Press the [MUL TI-LIVE] button of the remote control to switch the projection screen to “16-screen index style”. (See page 31) 1 Click [ ] on the launcher . The computer images are automatically sent[...]

36 Y ou can simultaneously project one computer ’s screen on up to 8 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). (See pa[...]

37 Click [ ] on the launcher . The same image is provided for all the projectors selected in step 7. 9 Check the status indication on the launcher to make sure that transmission is possible ( ). (See page 28) 8 • Projection is provided in multi-live mode for the projector having the same network number that is selected on the PC. • Among the se[...]

38 V arious projection methods (cont.) Multiple Source Multi Live Mode Connect up to 4 computers to each of up to 8 projectors, and project in each projector by the 4-screen multi style. 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 [...]

39 Switching to a different position Select and click a different projection position in step 1 1 above. Enlarged display If [Live Mode] – [Full Screen] 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 projecti[...]

40 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 28) 4 Click [Selective Area T ransmission] in the launcher menu. The range s[...]

41 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 shutter function is available only in live mode or in multiple source live mode. Pointer function Y o[...]

42 Li st o f co nn ec ta bl e pr ojec to rs /a vail ab le f unct io ns i n ea ch p ro je ctio n me th od Useful Functions (cont.) When using PT -F300N/PT -FW300NT/PT -LB80NT/PT -L W80NT/ PT -F200NT/PT -F100NT/PT -FW100NT/PT -LB51NT/ TH-LB50NT/TH-LB55NT/TH-LB60NT Selective area transmission A V Mute Pointer When connected to one projector Live Mode [...]

43 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 . Live Mode Sett[...]

44 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 [Cmd], [Opt], [Shift] and [Ctrl]. (Multiple selections can be made) 2 Select one alphabet to be used with t[...]

45 Setting options (cont.) • If the [Make an automatic connection] box is checked and a projector is registered as a destination for automatic connection when Wireless Manager ME 5.5 is started, <Projector Search> window does not appear and connection is performed automatically . • When [Setting] is clicked, <Access Log> window appe[...]

46 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[?[...]

47 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[...]

48 Select [WIRELESS LAN] at the network menu. 1 Select the number to be connected with the [ ] buttons. 2 Setting network number (for wireless LAN) Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Y ou can configure more precise network settings, if you select from [USER1] to [USER3] (user) for [Wireless LAN] in the network menu. For network setti[...]

49 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[...]

50 Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) DET AILED SETUP OK CANCEL RETURN RETURN SELECT KEY1 KEY2 KEY3 KEY4 ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ DEF AUL T KEY 1 3/3 USER1 Additionally perform the following setting using the [AUTHENTICA TION] setti[...]

51 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[...]

52 Network/Security setting of the projector (cont.) Enter the password using the [ ▲▼ENTER]buttons. 4 After entering the password, select [OK] and click [ENTER]. Select [CANCEL] to undo the changes and then press [ENTER]. 5 Set it to “ON”, if you want to turn on the projector in standby mode from the PC that is connected to the network [...]

53 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 Multi-live Computer search Y ou can perform the same operation as those using the [COMPUTER SEARCH] button on the remote[...]

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

55 Using W ebBrowser Select [NETWORK CONTROL] in the network menu. 1 Select [ON] or [OFF] with the [ ] buttons. ON : This enables control on the WebBrowser . 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 Safari.) Connect the pro[...]

56 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) Enabling JavaScript If JavaScript has been set to disable, enable it. Accessing from the W ebBrowser 2 Enter the user name and the password. 3 Click [OK]. <Monitored information> window appears. (Next page) • The default user mane and password settings are as follows: User name: user1 (with user authority) / adm[...]

57 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) This page indicates the projector status. If you migrate from other pages, click [Monitor information] in the main menu (left of the screen). Monitor information window The monitor information is refreshed at fixed intervals, but the current exact information can be checked by clicking [View] → [Refresh]. Monitored in[...]

58 Y ou can make various projector settings. T o access this page from other pages, click [Projector control] at the 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 with t[...]

59 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 [Network] from the projector ’s network menu[...]

60 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) 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 [...]

61 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?[...]

62 Using W ebBrowser (cont.) Password settings Click [Detailed set up]→[Change password] in the 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 [...]

63 Software Uninstall Wireless Manager ME 5.5 Set the provided CD-ROM into the CD/DVD-ROM drive of a computer . 1 Double-click [WMMac5.5.dmg] in the CD/DVD-ROM drive. [WMMac5.5] appears on the desktop. 2 Uninstalling Drivers Uninstalling Wireless Manager ME 5.5 2 Select [Empty T rash...] from the [Finder] menu. Drag-and-drop [ ] from the [Applicati[...]

64 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[...]

65 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. 49 INFRASTRUCTURE (infrastructure mode) This is the mode in which communications are performed via the access point. 22 49 SSID Abbreviation for Service S[...]

66 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 the us[...]

67 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 menu. 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 p[...]

68 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[...]

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