Panasonic TQBH9003-6 manual

R Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. LCD Projector Operating Instructions Model No. PT -L780NTU PT -L750U R TQBH9003- 6 Commercial Use[...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will b[...]

3 Preparation CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plu[...]

4 Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIC E .......... 2 Precautions with regard to safety .... 6 Accessorie s ...................................... 11 Precautions on handlin g ................. 12 Location and function of each part .. . 1 4 Using the remote control uni t ......... 20 Laser beam pointe r ......................... 20 Wireless mous e ...[...]

5 Preparation Contents (Network Functions, SD Card Functions) Other instructions ................. 84 T ypical applications of SD card / network functions ............... 88 Examples of use of SD car d ........... 88 Example of use of network functions ...................................... 89 Fitting and removal of SD card and wireless card ......[...]

6 Precautions with regard to safety W ARNING If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. B Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. B Check that[...]

7 Preparation Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug. B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle. B If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-ci[...]

8 Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted from the projector ’ s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. Do not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or face, or obje[...]

9 Preparation Use only the specified batteries. B If incorrect batteries are used, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not mix old and new batteries. B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the b[...]

10 W ARNING Keep the SD memory card out of the reach of infants. • If the memory card is swallowed, death by suffocation may result. If you believe that the memory card may have been swallowed, seek medical advice immediately. Caution Do not insert any foreign objects into the card slot. • Inserting foreign objects may damage the projector. If [...]

11 Preparation Slot cover (for projector LAN card) (TKKL5243 x1) (PT-L780NTU only) Remote control unit (N2QAEA000011 x1) Power coed (K2CG3FZ00008 x 1) AAA batteries for remote control unit (x2) RGB signal cable [3.0 m (9 ´ 10 ˝ ), K1HB15FA0001 x1] Video/Audio cable [3.0 m (9 ´ 10 ˝ ), K2KA2FA00001 x 1] Accessories Check that all of the accessor[...]

12 Precautions on handling Cautions when moving the projector Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. Be careful not to subject it to excessive vibration and shock when moving the projector. Cautions regarding setting-up Observe the following at all times wh[...]

13 Preparation About the screen If the screen you are using is dirty, damaged or discolored, attractive projections cannot be obtained. Do not apply any volatile substances to the screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged. About the lamp The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as a particular lamp ’ s characteristic[...]

14 Location and function of each part # Projector control panel (page 16 ) $ Focus ring (pages 31 and 50 ) % Air inlet ports Do not cover these ports. & Leg adjuster buttons(L/R) (page 30 ) These buttons are used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector. ' Front adjustable legs(L/R) (page 30 )[...]

15 Preparation # Remote control signal receptor (page 22 ) $ Security lock This can be used to connect a commercially-available theft- prevention cable (manufactured by Kensington). This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver Security System from Kensington. Contact details for this company are given below. Kensington Technology Group ACCO[...]

16 Remote control unit # Power indicator (pages 30 , 31 and 47 ) This indicator illuminates red when the MAIN POWER switch is turned on (standby mode), and illuminates green when the power is turned on and a picture starts to be projected. (PT-L780NTU only) When the WEB ST ANDBY is set to "ON", the cooling fan operates and the power indic[...]

17 Preparation properly when using a lens that is sold separately. Refer to page 42 for details on correcting keystone distortion manually. * SHUTTER button (page 46 ) This button is used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound. However, keystone distortion may not be corrected properly when using a lens that is sold separately. Refer to page[...]

18 <Connector panel> USB DVI-D IN REMOTE SERIAL RGB1 IN RGB2 IN/RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RGB AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN R L R/R-Y/P R VD SYNC/HD B/B-Y/P B RGB3 IN G/Y ' & ( ) % $ # , - . + * # USB port (page 21 ) The remote control unit can be used as a personal computer mouse by connecting the projector to a personal computer wi[...]

LOCK ) ( 19 Preparation ' % & $ # <SD memory card> <Card slot> Front Back # Slot cover Covers the card slots. When using an optional projector LAN card, replace the slot cover (refer to page 54 ). $ Card slot Insert an optional wireless card or a projector LAN card into here. % Eject switch Use to remove an optional wireless ca[...]

20 Using the remote control unit PUSH Laser beam pointer The laser beam emitted from the remote control can be used as a pointer by pointing forward to the screen. While the LASER button is being pressed, the laser beam is being emitted and the operating indicator illuminates. Do not look into the laser emitter of the remote control unit or point t[...]

21 Preparation Wireless mouse You can use the remote control as a personal computer mouse. Set the Mode (Projector/Computer) switch on the remote control unit to “ Computer ” and connect the projector ’ s USB port to a personal computer counterpart with the B For Windows (V ersions 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP), you can use the standard mouse driver[...]

22 B If there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receivers, the remote control unit may not operate correctly. B If strong light is allowed to shine onto the remote control signal receiver, correct remote control operation may not be possible. Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. B If facing the [...]

23 Preparation Setting the projector IDs number for remote control unit When controlling multiple projectors individually or simultaneously with a single remote control unit, projector IDs must be set into the remote control unit as described in the following steps. # Press the ID SET button on the remote control unit. ID number “ ALL ” will be[...]

24 Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fa[...]

25 Preparation B The pin assignments on the DVI-D input connector are as follows (interface with TMDS connector on a personal computer) View from mating side Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal # T.M.D.S data 2- / T.M.D.S data 3+ $ T.M.D.S data 2+ 0 +5 V % T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield 1 Ground & T.M.D.S data 4- 2 Hot plug sense ' T.M.D.S data 4+ 3 T.[...]

26 Example of connecting to video equipments USB DVI-D IN REMOTE SERIAL RGB1 IN RGB2 IN/RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RGB AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN R L R/R-Y/P R VD SYNC/HD B/B-Y/P B RGB3 IN G/Y D-sub 15 (male) - BNC5 (female) adapter cable (sold separately) Red (connect to P R signal connector) Blue (connect to P B signal connector) Green (connect[...]

27 Preparation USB DVI-D IN REMOTE SERIAL RGB1 IN RGB2 IN/RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RGB AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN R L R/R-Y/P R VD SYNC/HD B/B-Y/P B RGB3 IN G/Y 1 6 2 3 4 5 ON DIP D-sub 9-pin (male) Computer for control use Computer NOTE: B It is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector. B Refer[...]

28 Setting-up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu. Refer to page 47 for details.) FRONT/REAR FRONT REAR (Factory default setting) NOTE: B You will need to [...]

29 Preparation 1.01 m(40 ˝ ) 0.61 m(2 ´ ) 0.81 m(2 ´ 8 ˝ ) 1.6 m(5 ´ 2 ˝ ) 2.0 m(6 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.27 m(50 ˝ ) 0.76 m(2 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.02 m(3 ´ 4 ˝ ) 2.0 m(6 ´ 6 ˝ ) 2.6 m(8 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.52 m(60 ˝ ) 0.91 m(3 ´ ) 1.22 m(4 ´ ) 2.4 m(7 ´ 10 ˝ ) 3.1 m(10 ´ 2 ˝ ) 1.77 m(70 ˝ ) 1.07 m(3 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.42 m(4 ´ 8 ˝ ) 2.8 m(9 ´ 2 ˝ ) 3.6 m(11 ?[...]

$ % 30 Starting to use T urning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 24 – 29 .) POWER RGB VIDEO LASER MENU PAG E SETUP AUTO RGB VIDEO AUTO SETUP ON(G) STANDBY(R) ENTER MENU POWER SHUTTER INPUT TEMP LAMP RGB INPUT – FOCUS + – ZOOM + POWER RGB VIDEO LASER MENU PAG E SE[...]

31 Basic Operation RGB VIDEO AUTO SETUP ON(G) STANDBY(R) ENTER MENU POWER SHUTTER INPUT TEMP LAMP RGB INPUT – FOCUS + – ZOOM + * Press the FOCUS +/- or ZOOM +/- buttons to adjust the projected image focus and size. The projected image focus can also be adjusted by turning the focus ring. To make fine adjustments to the projected image focus, us[...]

32 PICTURE PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP. BRIGHT CONTRAST SHARPNESS WHITE BALANCE R WHITE BALANCE G WHITE BALANCE B STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD 32 32 6 32 32 32 SELECT:[^][@] ADJUST:[{][}] ENTER:[ENTER] ESC:[MENU] PICTURE menu (page 38 ) When an RGB/DVI signal is being input On-screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projec[...]

33 Basic Operation POSITION POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE KEYSTONE OSD POSITION RESIZING AUTO SETUP FRAME LOCK STANDARD H: 128 V: 32 H: 0 V: 0 32 16 OFF OFF ON ON TOP LEFT SELECT:[^][@] ADJUST:[{][}] ENTER:[ENTER] ESC:[MENU] POSITION menu (page 41 ) When an RGB/DVI signal is being input POSITION POSITION KEYSTONE OSD POSITION ASPECT RESIZING AUTO [...]

34 OPTION SHUTTER OSD AUTO KEYSTONE RGB/YPbPr RGB2 SELECT BACK COLOR FRONT/REAR DESK/CEILING LAMP POWER LAMP RUN TIME NEXT PAGE @ 10 H OFF OFF RGB INPUT BLUE FRONT DESK LOW ON ON YPbPr OUTPUT BLACK REAR CEILING HIGH SELECT:[^][@] ADJUST:[{][}] ENTER:[ENTER] ESC:[MENU] OPTION PREVIOUS PAGE ^ FAN CONTROL WEB CONTROL WEB STANDBY WEB PASSWORD CONTROL K[...]

35 Basic Operation Menu operation guide # Press the MENU button. The menu screen will be displayed. $ Press the I I or H H arrow buttons to select a menu. The selected menu screen will then be displayed. (Example: POSITION menu) % Press the ENTER button to accept the selection. You can select an item here. The selected item is shown in yellow. &[...]

36 Returning a setting to the factory default Select the STANDARD from the menu screen by pressing the F or G buttons and then press the ENTER button to return all items displayed on the screen to their factory default settings. B When a menu screen is being displayed POSITION POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE KEYSTONE OSD POSITION RESIZING AUTO SETUP[...]

37 Basic Operation Using the D.ZOOM (digital zoom) function This function lets you enlarge the picture. # Press a D.ZOOM +/- button [ The picture will then be enlarged to 1.5 times the normal size. $ Use the F , G , I and H buttons to move the enlarged area which you want to project. & Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen. NOTE:[...]

38 Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the I or H buttons to set the selective items. For the value adjusting items, press the ENTER button to display an individual screen, and press the I or H buttons to adjust the setting. Adjusting the picture STANDARD DYNAMIC NATURAL PICTURE MODE Select[...]

39 Basic Operation Color Hue Setting (color temperature) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear bluish or reddish. COLOR (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP B P R only) Press the H button to make the color more vivid in tone, and press the I button to make the color more pastel in tone. TINT (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YP B P R only) This adjusts t[...]

40 WHITE BALANCE R/G/B (RGB only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colorised. Press the I button to make the selected color lighter. Press the H button to make the selected color stronger. Projecting sRGB- compatible pictures sRGB is an international color reproduction standard (IEC61966-2- 1) established by the [...]

41 Basic Operation Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the I or H buttons, to adjust the alternative items. For the numerically adjustable items, press the ENTER button to display an individual screen, and press the I or H buttons to adjust the setting. Some items can be adjusted pressing t[...]

42 NOTE: B If you press the AUTO SETUP button after correcting the keystone distortion manually, the automatic keystone correction function will operate and the corrected picture will return to its previous incorrect condition. In addition, if you change the input signal and press the AUTO SETUP button, the keystone correction may be cancelled depe[...]

43 Basic Operation S4:3 The size of the input signal is compressed to 75% and projected. (This is useful for projecting a picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 16:9 screen.) When a 4:3 signal is being input [ AUTO (S-VIDEO only) When an S1 video signal is input to the S-VIDEO terminal, the aspect ratio is changed automatically to project a 16:9 pi[...]

44 NOTE: B S1 video signals S1 video signals are a type of video signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9 which include a detector signal. This detector signal is output by some sources such as wide-vision video decks. If the AUTO setting above is selected, this projector will recognise the detector signal and automatically switch the aspect ratio to 16[...]

45 Basic Operation Audio adjustment Select the items by pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. VOLUME Press the I or H buttons to adjust the volume of the sound output by the projector ’ s built-in speakers. MUTE Set the MUTE to “ ON ” pressing the I or H buttons to turn off the volume of the sound output. To[...]

46 Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the I or H buttons to adjust the selective items. To make the SHUTTER or WEB PASSWORD (PT-L780NTU only) functions work, press the ENTER button. SHUTTER The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound from the projector wh[...]

47 Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Advanced Operation BACK COLOR This sets the colour which is projected onto the screen when no signal is being input to the projector. FRONT/REAR This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting-up method. Set to “ FRONT ” when using a normal reflective screen with the projector pos[...]

48 WEB P ASSWORD (PT-L780NTU only) You can set the password for controlling the projector with a personal computer by means of a wireless or wired network using an optional wireless or projector LAN card. Use the F or G buttons to change the characters, and use the I or H buttons to change the character position. When finished, press the ENTER butt[...]

49 Advanced Operation NETWORK SETUP (PT -L780NTU only) You need make adjustment on some items when controlling the projector with a personal computer by means of the wireless or wired network, using an optional wireless card or projector LAN card. Refer to the accessory CD- ROM for details. NETWORK STATUS WEP LAN1 KEY1 SELECT:[^][@] 調整：［←[...]

Zoom/Focus adjustment Press the ENTER button to display the individual adjustment screen. Press the I or H buttons to adjust the projected image size. Press the F or G buttons to adjust the projected image focus. The projected image focus or zoom can also be adjusted by pressing the FOCUS +/- or ZOOM +/- buttons on the projector. To make fine adjus[...]

51 Advanced Operation Projection lens replacement By replacing the projection lens with a lens that is sold separately, you can change the projection distance. # Turn the projection lens anticlockwise until it is in position. $ While pressing the lens release button, turn the projection lens anticlockwise again. % Remove the projection lens. NOTE: [...]

52 Projection distance for each projection lens (sold separately) Projector position ET -LE10 (for short-distance projection) Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal length Height (SH) Width (SW) Wide (LW) Telephoto (LT) 1.01 m(40 ˝ ) 0.61 m(2 ´ ) 0.81 m(2 ´ 8 ˝ ) 1.1 m(3 ´ 7 ˝ ) 1.3 m(4 ´ 3 ˝ ) 1.27 m(50 ˝ ) 0.76 m(2 ´ 6 ˝ ) [...]

53 Advanced Operation ET -LE20 (for medium-distance projection) Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal length Height (SH) Width (SW) Wide (LW) Telephoto (LT) 1.01 m(40 ˝ ) 0.61 m(2 ´ ) 0.81 m(2 ´ 8 ˝ ) 2.1 m(6 ´ 10 ˝ ) 3.3 m(10 ´ 9 ˝ ) 1.27 m(50 ˝ ) 0.76 m(2 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.02 m(3 ´ 4 ˝ ) 2.7 m(8 ´ 10 ˝ ) 4.2 m(13 ´ 9 ˝ ) 1.5[...]

54 Setting-up dimensions which are not given in the table can be calculated using the formulas below. If the screen size (diagonal) is SD (m), then the following formula is used to calculate the projection distance for the wide lens position (LW) and the projection distance for the telephoto lens position (LT). Model No. of projection lens Aspect r[...]

55 Advanced Operation Putting the power cord and remote control unit away # Put the remote control unit into the cable cover with the buttons facing downward to prevent them from being pressed. $ Put the power cords and other cords into the cable cover. % Put the Velcro through the hole, and tape it to prevent the cords from dropping out. & Ins[...]

56 Using the cable cover When installing the projector to the ceiling, the accessory cable cover can be used to cover the terminals or cords after removing the cut-away parts. ' Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise. $ Work the cut-away parts back and forth several times to break the fixing tabs. Smooth off any jagged edges if necessary. #[...]

57 Advanced Operation Using the remote terminal Using the remote terminal built into this projector, it is possible to operate the projector from an external location from where infrared remote control signals cannot be received, by using a remote control panel. Pin assignment and control Short pin 1 and pin 9 when controlling. # Power ON/OFF D-Sub[...]

58 Using the SERIAL connector The serial connector which is on the side connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Connection NOTE: B Use a proper communication cable which is suitable for the personal computer[...]

59 Advanced Operation Control commands The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector are shown in the following table. Command Control Contents Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. B The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. B If a PON command is received while the coolin[...]

60 Indicators There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power and check the table below f[...]

61 Others Remedy Problem Indicator display Flashing (red) It is nearly time to replace the lamp unit. Illuminated (red) An abnormality has been detected in the lamp circuit. B Does “ REPLACE LAMP ” appear on the screen after the projector is turned on? B This occurs when the operation time for the lamp unit is nearing 1 300 hours. (when LAMP PO[...]

62 About the automatic setup function If you press the AUTO SETUP button, the items given in the table below will be set automatically. The setting details change according to the signal which is being input. Refer to the table below for details. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ NETWORK/SD CARD YP B P R Dot Clock frequency is 140 MHz or higher Signal other than abov[...]

63 Others List of compatible signals *1 The “ i ” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal. *2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality. AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained. A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected B Some loss of data occurs to make project[...]

64 Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use, depending on the location where the projector is being used. Cleaning procedure # Tur[...]

65 Others Replacing the lamp unit W arning When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it. B The lamp cover gets very hot, and contact with it can cause burns. Notes on replacing the lamp unit B The light generating lamp is made of glass, so dropping it or allowing it to hit hard objects may cause it to burst. Be[...]

66 Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE: B If the lamp usage time has passed 1 500 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to “ HIGH ” ), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps ) to . on the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes. # Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to t[...]

67 Others + Press the ENTER button and select the “ LAMP RUN TIME ” by pressing the F or G buttons. , Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds. The “ Lamp Time Reset ” will be displayed. - Select “ OK ” by pressing the I I or H H buttons and press the ENTER button. NOTE: B If “ CANCEL ” is selected in step - , the[...]

68 Before calling for service Before calling for service, check the following points. Problem Possible cause Power does not turn on. No picture appears. The picture is fuzzy. COLOR is too light or TINT is poor. No sound can be heard. B The power cord may not be connected. B The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. B The main power supply is not being s[...]

69 Others The remote control unit does not operate. The buttons on the projector do not function. The picture does not display correctly. Picture from computer does not appear. Problem Possible cause B The batteries may be weak. B The batteries may not be inserted correctly. (Refer to page 22 .) B The remote control signal receptor on the projector[...]

70 Specifications Power supply: 100 V – 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 380 W (During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 3.5 W) [When the WEB STANDBY is set to “ ON ” : Approx. 43 W (page 47 )] Amps: 3.5 A – 1.5 A LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 1.0 type (22.86 mm) Aspect ratio: 4:3 (16:9 compatible) Display method: 3 transpar[...]

71 Others AUDIO IN (for RGB): Single-line 0.5 V [rms] M3 jack (Stereo MINI) VIDEO IN: Single-line, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω S-VIDEO IN: Single-line, Mini DIN 4-pin Y 1.0 V [p-p], C 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω AUDIO IN (for S-VIDEO/VIDEO): 0.5 V [rms] RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R) AUDIO OUT: Single-line 0.5 V [rms] M3 jack (Stereo MINI) (Monitor output/s[...]

72 T rademark acknowledgements B The SD logo is a trademark. B Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. B Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. B S-VGA is a registered[...]

73 Others ATTENTION: Cet appareil est équipé d’une fiche de courant à trois broches avec mise à la terre. Ne pas retirer la broche de mise à la masse de la fiche. Cette fiche ne pourra être utilisée que dans une prise avec mise à la terre. Ceci est une précaution sécuritaire. S’il est impossible d’insérer la fiche dans la prise, s?[...]

74 Pr é cautions de s é curit é A VERTISSEMENT En cas de probl è me (pas d ’ image ou de son), ou si le projecteur d é gage de la fum é e ou une odeur é trange, é teindre l ’ appareil et d é brancher imm é diatement la fiche d ’ alimentation de la prise de courant. B Ne pas continuer d ’ utiliser le projecteur dans ces cas, autrem[...]

75 Others Nettoyer la fiche du cordon d ’ alimentation r é guli è rement afin d ’é viter toute accumulation de poussi è re. B Si de la poussi è re s ’ accumule sur la fiche du cordon d ’ alimentation, l ’ humidit é peut endommager l ’ isolant et entra î ner un incendie. D é brancher le cordon d ’ alimentation de la prise de co[...]

76 Garder la t é l é commande hors de port é e des enfants, et ne pas regarder directement dans le rayon laser; ne pas pointer le rayon vers d ’ autres personnes. B Si l ’ on pointe directement vers les yeux le rayon laser é mis par la t é l é commande, ceci risque d ’ endommager les yeux. Veiller à ce que les bornes + et - des piles n[...]

77 Others Pour d é brancher le cordon d ’ alimentation, tenir la fiche et non pas le cordon. B Si le cordon d ’ alimentation est tir é , le cordon sera endommag é et cela peut causer un incendie, des courts-circuits ou des chocs é lectriques s é rieux. D é brancher toujours tous les c â bles avant de d é placer le projecteur. B Le fait [...]

78 Nous faisons tous les efforts possibles afin de pr é server l ’ environnement. Pri è re d ’ apporter l ’ appareil, s ’ il n ’ est pas r é parable, à votre revendeur ou à un centre de recyclage. Pr é cautions de manipulation Pr é cautions à prendre lors du d é placement du projecteur Veiller à bien mettre le capuchon d ’ obj[...]

79 Others Si la surface de la lentille est salie par des empreintes digitales ou autre, ceci sera agrandi et projet é sur l ’é cran. D ’ ailleurs, lorsque le projecteur n ’ est pas utilis é , r é tracter la lentille, puis la couvrir à l ’ aide du capuchon d ’ objectif fourni. À propos de l ’é cran Si l ’é cran utilis é est sa[...]

80 Remplacement du bloc de lampe A VERTISSEMENT Lors du remplacement de la lampe, la laisser refroidir pendant au moins une heure avant de la manipuler. B Le couvercle de la lampe devient tr è s chaud, et on risque de se br û ler si on le touche. Notes sur le remplacement du bloc de lampe B Faire tr è s attention en manipulant le bloc de lampe r[...]

81 Others # Mettre hors circuit l ’ interrupteur d ’ alimentation principale (MAIN POWER) suivant la m é thode donn é e dans “ Mise hors circuit de l ’ alimentation ” à la page 31 , puis d é brancher la fiche du cordon d ’ alimentation de la prise de courant et v é rifier que les pi è ces autour du bloc de lampe se sont refroidies[...]

82 + Appuyer sur la touche d ’ entr é e (ENTER) et s é lectionner le “ DUR É E LAMPE ” (temps de fonctionnement de la lampe) en appuyant sur les touches I ou H . , Maintenir la touche d ’ entr é e (ENTER) enfonc é e pendant environ 3 secondes. Le “ TIME RESET Coupe I ’ alimentation ” (r é initialisation du temps [mise hors tensi[...]

83 Part for Network Functions and SD Card Functions (PT -L780NTU)[...]

84 This SD card is a semiconductor memory with the size of 24mm x 32mm x 2.1mm, as small as a postage stamp, and is expected to be a next-generation recording medium that replaces minidisks (MDs), compact disks (CDs) and cassette tapes. The card allows repetition of data reading, writing and deleting. Instructions on handling Abstain from the follo[...]

85 Please be advised of the following information in advance: • The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage, whether direct or indirect, caused by the use of or by the fault of the product. • The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damage or destruction of data caused by the product. T o create a backup copy of the data s[...]

86 Radio frequencies used by the wireless card The optional wireless card (ET-CDWL1 series) uses 2.4 GHz band wave. Although radio station license is not required to use the wireless card, the following points must be well understood: Do not use the cards near other sources of radio emissions. The following devices may use the same frequencies that[...]

A vailable channels The channels (frequency bandwidth) that are available for the wireless card to use will vary depending on the country or area where the wireless card is being used. Refer to the following table as a guide. Country / Area Japan USA ARIB STD33 & T66 FCC part 15 1 2 1~14 1~11 2 412 MHz~ 2 484 MHz 2 412 MHz~ 2 462 MHz Canada IC [...]

88 The supplied Image Creator 1.0 can convert images in the format of PowerPoint, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, and PNG into DCF-conforming JPEG or PNG images and record them onto the SD card so that the projector can replay (this function is applicable only to Windows machines). C A R D SD card PC card adaptor P ersonal computer Install Image Creator 1.0 8 MB [...]

89 The supplied Wireless Manager 2.0 allows the user to transfer image data from the personal computer to the SD card inserted in the projector and to record the data on the card. Thus the user can project images changing very quickly to desired ones. Example of use of network functions The Web browser allows the user to access the projector and to[...]

90 Fitting and removal of SD card and wireless card SD card Removal q q Open the slot cover w w Confirm that the access lamp is not blinking (i.e., SD card is not under reading or writing operation) at the right back of the slot. Note: • Be sure to confirm that the access lamp is not blinking when to remove the card. Removing the SD card while th[...]

91 W ireless card /Projector LAN card Fitting q q T urn off the power to the projector Turn off the power referring to How to turn off the power supply given on page 31 . w w Open the slot cover e e Insert the wireless /LAN card With the side of LED facing up, insert the card until it reaches the depth and is locked. Note: • Pay attention to the [...]

92 How to use SD card Setting q q Press the MENU button to view the menu w w Using the and buttons, show the "SD card" screen e e Press the ENTER button to show the "SD card" setting screen. r r Using the and buttons, select the desired item, and make setting with the and buttons. PICTURE PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP. BRIGHT CONTRAST[...]

93 Replay q q Change to "SD card" using the input switching (RGB) button of the projector or remote controller . w w Select the folder with the and buttons and press the ENTER button. A file selection screen will appear. Notes: • If three or more folders are found, press the button and the next three (or less) folders will be shown in t[...]

94 Recording directly on SD card Use the SD card by means of a PC card adaptor in a personal computer having a slot that is compatible to TYPE 2 or TYPE 3 PC (PCMCIA) card. For a Windows machine, the supplied software, Image Creator 1.0, will be available for compiling and storing. For details of Image Creator 1.0, refer to "Image Creator 1.0&[...]

95 If this is the second or forward time of SD card insertion, no setting operation is required. r r Select "Create list of all drivers existing in specific location and select the driver for installation" and click the "Next" button. t t Select "Standard IDE/ESDI hard disk controller" and click the "Next" bu[...]

96 Removing SD card Take out the SD card in the following procedure: q q Quit all software applications that use the SD card. w w Left-click the PC card icon ( ) shown on the task bar at the right bottom on the screen. Note: • If no PC card icon is appearing on the task bar at the right bottom of the screen, go to Start menu → Setting → Contr[...]

97 Compilation on Macintosh machine The supplied software, Image Creator 1.0, is not available in Macintosh machines. However, it is possible to write and compile images stored in the personal computer. Fitting SD card q q Insert the SD card into the PC card adaptor as shown in the diagram on the right. Positively push in the card until it is locke[...]

98 Saving images in Macintosh onto the SD card. JPEG images that were created with graphic software or captured by digital camera into Macintosh can be saved onto the SD card and replayed with the projector. Note: • Fully read "DCF standard" on page 136 and perform file operation. q q Open the icon of SD card drive and press the " [...]

99 Network setting Example of setting for use of the wireless card Image transfer methods that use wireless card are broadly classified into four types depending on the current working environment. T o use wireless communication for the first time Insert the optional wireless card (ET-CDWL1) into your PC and make setting for the direct wireless com[...]

100 If wireless communication has already been established between PCs (in ad hoc mode) In this case, it is required to make settings so that direct wireless communication will be available between the personal computers and the projector in ad hoc mode using the wireless cards that are currently used in the PCs. For details of setting the projecto[...]

101 Use the same SSID setting as the access point. Please consult your network administrator. If wireless communication has already been established using an access point In this case, it is required to make settings so that wireless communication will be available between the personal computers and the projector in infrastructure mode through the [...]

102 Setting of the projector R Personal computer Personal computer Projector T ypical setting Parameters IP address Assign an IP address that is different from that of PC. Example: If the IP address of the PC is 192.168.10.11, assign an address such as 192.168.10.12 to the projector. Subnet mask Mode Channel Use the same settings as the PC. PEER-TO[...]

103 T o directly connect a personal computer to the projector Mount an optional projector LAN card (ET-CDLAN1) on the projector, connect the PC to this card with a cross cable, and then make setting for communication. For details of setting the projector, refer to "Setting the projector" on page 104 . For details of setting the PC, refer [...]

104 Setting up the projector Mounting a wireless card q q Insert the wireless card into the projector For details of installing and removing the wireless card, refer to "Wireless card" on page 91 . w w Press the MENU button to display the menu. e e Use and buttons to display "Network setting" screen. r r Press the ENTER button t[...]

105 Gateway This is a relaying point to connect two networks. It does not work in ad hoc mode. This address must be specified when connecting to a network of a different segment in infrastructure mode or peer-to-pee mode or to connect to the Internet. For the details of specification of address, consult your network administrator. Host name Set the[...]

106 KEY SIZE (encryption key size) Set the size of the key required for the encrypted communication. Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point. In some cases, 64 bits may be indicated as 40 bits and 128 bits as 104 bits. Use and buttons to toggle the values and press the ENTER button when the setting is completed. KEY ID [...]

107 Installing a wireless card driver Install a wireless card driver onto the personal computer in order to use the wireless card. Fitting and removal of wireless card into/from personal computer Insertion of wireless card With the side of power monitor facing up, insert the card into the PC card slot until it reaches the depth. Pay attention to th[...]

108 Installing a driver When the wireless card is inserted, the driver installation screen will appear. A driver is stored in the CD-ROM supplied with the projector. Use the following procedure for installation. When installing a driver, the setting utility is installed automatically. Installation screen does not appear. ■ For Windows98SE Note: ?[...]

109 ■ For WindowsMe q q Set the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive, select "Automatic search for a better driver" and press the "Next" button. w w Press the "Finish" button. ■ For Windows2000 q q When the wireless card is inserted, "New Hardware Found Wizard" appears. Press the "Next" button. w w Select[...]

110 t t When "pananic.inf" is detected, press the "Next" button. y y Press the "Y es" button. Installation of the driver will be started. u u Press the "Finish" button. Installation of the driver will be completed. ■ For WindowsXP q q When the wireless card is inserted, "New Hardware Found Wizard"[...]

111 Settings of wireless card q q Click the icon on the task bar and, from "Menu", open "Advanced Settings". w w Enter the name in "Profile Name" to preserve the settings. The initial value is set to Default . Only alphanumeric characters and symbols are acceptable. e e If the Communication mode is set to "Infrast[...]

112 Settings of personal computer TCP/IP setting ■ For WindowsMe q q Right-click the "Network Computer" icon and open "Properties". w w Select "TCP/IP -> Panasonic Wireless Card", and click the "Properties" button. e e Enter an IP address of the same segment as the one assigned to the projector . r r Ent[...]

■ For WindowsXP q q Right-click the "My Network" icon and open "Properties". w w Right-click the "My Network" icon and open "Panasonic Wireless Card". e e Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)", and click the "Properties" button. r r Enter an IP address of the same segment as the one assign[...]

If two or more network devices are existent ■ For WindowsMe q q Right-click the "My Computer" icon and click "Properties" to open the "System Properties" window . w w Open "Device Manager", and select the icon of the device you want to disable, and click the "Properties" button. e e Check the &quo[...]

115 ■ For WindowsXP q q Right-click the "My Network Places" icon and select "Properties", and open the "Network connection" window . w w Right-click the icon of the device you want to disable and select "Disable". e e Making sure the icon of the device you just disabled is gray , close the window . ■ For [...]

116 W eb browser control What you can do with W eb browser control With the web browser, the user can access the projector for set-up using the projector control and handle the SD card data loaded in the projector using the SD control. Settings of W eb browser control Settings of projector q q Press the MENU button to display the menu. w w Use the [...]

117 Note: • For Netscape, go to “ Edit ” → “ Setting ” → “ Details ” and enable JavaScript. Operation of W eb browser control Starting Web browser control Start the browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer is used as an example here), and enter the IP address assigned to the projector . Web browser control will be started. Note: • W[...]

118 Projector control Click "Projector control" in the menu. The user can make various settings of the projector. Basic control screen Notes: • When the power is turned ON, the window is closed for the moment. Then, confirming that the light is turned on, start operation again from the top screen. • Connection with the projector canno[...]

119 SD control q q Switch to "SD CARD" by using the input selector (RGB) button of the projector or the remote control. It is also possible to switch to it on the basic control screen of the projector control. w w Click "SD control" in the menu. SD file list screen SD thumbnail screen Presentation screen Select a folder in the S[...]

120 When using PDA From a personal digital assistance (PDA) and other portable information terminal, the user can access this projector to make setting on the projector and to operate data of the SD card. For details of PDA and for setting of PDA network cad, refer to manufacturer ’ s instruction manual for those devices. Operation of PDA T op sc[...]

121 q q Switch to “SD CARD” using the input switching (RGB) button on the projector or the remote control. Switching is also available on the screen of the projector control. w w Click “ SD control ” of the menu. e e Select from folders in the SD card. r r Select form control modes (presentation and list). SD control Projector control Notes[...]

122 Wireless Manager 2.0 What you can do with Wireless Manager 2.0 Wireless Manager 2.0 provides the following functions: • To register multiple projectors that are on the network. • To capture images on the computer screen and transmit them to the projector. • To view the list of existing image files in the folder, from which the user can se[...]

123 Operation of Wireless Manager 2.0 Starting/ending Wireless Manager 2.0 Double-click the Wireless Manager icon. Wireless Manager 2.0 startup screen is displayed and Wireless Manager icon stays resident on the task bar. Right-click the icon displayed on the task bar, and the "Menu" appears. Choose and left-click a desired item, and it w[...]

124 If another projector exists on the same network as the one for the PC onto which Wireless Manager 2.0 has been installed e e Click the "Search" button (B). A "Searching Projectors" screen is displayed. To cancel the search, click the "Cancel" button. When the search is completed, a list of projectors connected to t[...]

125 T o capture and transfer the image of PC screen The user can capture the screen currently displayed on the PC monitor and transmit it to the projector or saved it in the PC. Before transmitting an image It is necessary to switch the input of the projector before sending an image to the projector by Wireless Manager. Switch to "NETWORK"[...]

126 Note: • Images can be captured in three different formats (PNG, JPEG, BMP). • As for JPEG, data compression ratio can be optionally specified. • For the process after the capture, the user can choose either capturing and transmitting the screen or saving the image. • If capturing and transmitting the screen is selected, the image is tra[...]

127 3. "Delete" button Image files selected in the thumbnail display section (17) will be deleted. A message will be displayed to confirm the deletion. Choose "Yes" to delete, or "No" to cancel. Note: • The deleted image files reside in the Recycle Bin. Any of them can be retrieved from the bin if you accidentally de[...]

128 12. Display switching Switch the way to show images in the thumbnail display area (17). You can toggle between a mode of 4-row 4-line thumbnail display on the page and a mode of full-size display of the image. If the full-size mode is selected, the same image will be displayed as the one currently projected. 13. Start (stopwatch function) When [...]

129 Major examples of usage Basic usage q q Launch the image list window . w w Choose the folder that contains prepared images. e e From the thumbnail display window , specify the image file you want to transmit to the projector . r r Press the "T ransmit" button to send the image to the projector . Automatic display in predefined sequenc[...]

130 Image Creator 1.0 What you can do with Image Creator 1.0 The following lists the functions that Image Creator 1.0 provides. To convert a PowerPoint file (with a .ppt extension) into a DCF-compliant JPEG or PNG image file. The PC that converts the file must have PowerPoint97/2000/2002 installed in it. To convert JPEG, BMP, TIFF and PNG images to[...]

131 Installation of Image Creator 1.0 Install the Image Creator 1.0 onto your PC. The software is contained in the supplied CD-ROM. Before installation The software does not run on the computer that does not operate with Windows98SE/Me/2000/XP. Procedure of installation q q Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. w w Open the "IMAGE CREA TOR&[...]

132 7. "Convert and save" button Files will be converted into the specified format (automatic, JPEG or PNG conversion) and size, and saved into the destination selected in (6). 8. "Launch W ireless Manager" button Wireless Manager 2.0 will be started. (Once it is started, it will be minimized on the task bar. To operate the func[...]

133 Capturing presentation files created with Microsoft PowerPoint97/2000/2002 q q Press the "Capture slides" button and select the presentation files you want to capture. An "Open" screen will appear as shown in the diagram. Using "File locations" menu and folder icons, move to the location where you can find the desi[...]

134 Capturing files by drag-and-drop operation "Image Creator 1.0" supports drag-and-drop operation. When you choose a file or a folder to be converted and drag and drop it on the shortcut icon or the window of the application, Image Creator 1.0 starts automatically and the file(s) are captured. Sorting images Drag the desired image to mo[...]

135 JPEG conversion format If you select this check box with " ", the file and directory names will be converted into DCF format upon saving. If the " " mark is not given, files will be saved in the name shown under each image on the thumbnail screen. For details of DCF standard, refer to "DCF standard" on page 136 . N[...]

136 DCF standard DCF standard has the following requirements: Directory (folder) name Directories must be created under a DCIM directory. • Data located in directories other than "DCIM" directory is not recognized. A directory name must be made of "a three-digit number (directory number) + 5 alphabets" (e.g. 100abcde). • Num[...]

137 Before placing an repair order Please make sure of the following: Symptom Please check: The computer does not recognize the SD card. Writing cannot be performed. The image from the PC is not displayed. The PC does not recognize the wireless card. Transfer rate has become lower. "Projector search" of the Wireless Manager 2.0 does not d[...]

138 • Right-click the space on the desktop and choose "Properties". On the "Display Properties", open the "Settings" tab and set "Colors" to "High Color [16 bit]" or higher. Although an image is displayed on the "Image list" screen of the Wireless Manager 2.0, an error message appears sa[...]

139 Explanation of terms LAN Abbreviation of Local Area Network, including wired LAN and wireless LAN; a relatively small-range network developed in a company or in a building. TCP/IP Abbreviation for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The standard protocol for the Internet. A protocol is a set of specifications and agreements which a[...]

140 Access Point A point of connection between a wired LAN and a wireless LAN. Channel If several access points which use the same frequency band are located near each other, radio transmission interference between these access point can occur when they are being used, and this can in turn result in drops in transmission speeds. In order to reduce [...]

141 RLE Abbreviation for Run Length Encoding. It can be used to achieve high rates of compression for image files which contain large areas of a single color. RLE can be used with monochrome, 16-color and 256-color BMP image files. (Image Creator 1.0 does not support files compressed using RLE.) TIFF Abbreviation for Tagged-Image File Format. This [...]

142 T rademark Information • The SD logo is a trademark. • Windows and Powerpoint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. • All other model names, company names or product names are trademarks or[...]

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144 Fr é quences radio utilis é es par la carte de radiocommunication La carte de radiocommunication fournie (en tant qu'accessoire) et la carte de radiocommunication optionnelle (r é f é rence ET-CDWL1) é mettent et re ç oivent des fr é quences dans la bande des 2,4 GHz. Aucune autorisation sp é ciale n'est n é cessaire pour pou[...]

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