Panasonic ET-MDNFB10 User manual

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
■Before using this product, please read these “Operating Instructions” and the “Operating
Instructions” of the projector carefully and save the manuals for future use.
■Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this rst!” (xpage 3).
DPQP1310ZA/X1
Interface Board for 12G-SDI Optical Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
ENGLISH
Model No. ET-MDNFB10

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Contents
Contents
Read this rst! 3
Precautions for use
4
Supported projector 4
Supported SFP module
4
Handling of the product
4
Disposal
4
Accessories
5
Part names and functions
5
Installing the Interface Board 6
Before installing or removing the Interface
Board 6
How to install the Interface Board
6
How to remove the Interface Board
7
Installing the SFP module 8
How to install the SFP module 8
How to remove the SFP module
8
Connecting example 10
Selecting the input signal
11
Switching the input directly 11
Switching the input by displaying the input
selection screen
11
Menu navigation 12
[BACKUP INPUT SETTING] 12
[SLOT IN]
13
[STARTUP INPUT SELECT]
15
[SCHEDULE]
15
[REMOTE2 MODE]
17
[MULTI DISPLAY]
18
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]
19
Appendix 21
Troubleshooting 21
Control command
21
List of compatible signals
22
Specications 25

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Read this rst!
Read this rst!
WARNING:
Do not spill water on this product or allow this product to get wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock, re, or malfunction due to short circuit or overheating.
fDo not place a container with liquid close to this product.
fConsult your dealer when liquid such as water is spilled on this product.
Do not place the supplied port covers and screws in a location that a child can reach.
Accidentally swallowing them can cause a physical harm.
fSeek a medical advice immediately if a child might have swallowed them.
Do not disassemble or modify.
Doing so may cause electric shock or re. It may also cause a malfunction.
CAUTION:
Do not place this product in a location with excessive humidity or dust, or in a location exposed to oil
smoke or steam.
Doing so may cause re or electric shock.
Do not place this product in extremely hot location.
Doing so may deteriorate the part, or may cause re.
fDo not install or store in a location with direct sunlight or close to the heating device, etc.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before installing or removing this product to/from the
projector.
Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
The SFP module to be attached to this product is a Class 1 laser product. Do not look at the SFP module or
the connector of the optical ber cable while the projector is turned on. The laser beam may enter the eyes and
cause damage to the eyes.
Importer’s name and address within the European Union
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Precautions for use
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Precautions for use
This product is a 12G-SDI signal compatible Interface Board equipped with two ports that can install the SFP
(Small Form-Factor Pluggable)/SFP+ module (referred to as “SFP module” hereinafter). By installing this product
to the Panasonic projector, long-distance transmission of the SDI signal via optical ber cable will be possible
without a separate converter to convert from optical signal to electric signal.
Supported projector
This product can be used with following projectors. However, this product cannot be used if the main version
of the rmware of the projector is earlier than the following compatible rmware version. Use the product after
updating the projector to the latest rmware.
Supported projector Compatible rmware version
(Main version)
PT-RQ22K 4.04 or later
(As of January 2020)
Note
fThis manual omits the alphabets at the end of projector model numbers.
fThis product may support the projectors that are not described in the table. Conrm the “Operating Instructions” of the
projector. The “Operating Instructions” can be found on the following URL.
https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/
fThe main version of the rmware can be conrmed in the on-screen menu of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →[STATUS].
fFor the update procedure of the rmware, access the latest information regarding the rmware in the PASS website (https://
panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). It is necessary to register and login to PASS*1 to access the PASS website.
*1 PASS: Panasonic Professional Display and Projector Technical Support Website
Supported SFP module
The 12G-SDI/6G-SDI/3G-SDI/HD-SDI compatible optical ber SFP module that is compliant with MSA (Multi-
Source Agreement), and the optical ber SFP module that the operation has been veried with the Panasonic
projector
fReceiver (for receiving)
fTransmitter (for sending)
fTransceiver (for sending and receiving)
Note
fOperation of the sending function is restricted depending on the port where the SFP module is installed.
fPrepare the commercially available SFP module and the optical ber cable required for connection according to the usage,
video signal to be input, specication of the external device to be connected, etc.
fThe SFP module that the operation has been veried with the Panasonic projector can be conrmed from the following URL.
https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/
Conrmation of operation for SFP module from other manufacturer has been performed with the items set by Panasonic
Corporation, and not all the operations are warranted. For operation or performance problems caused by the SFP module,
contact the respective manufacturers.
Handling of the product
rDo not touch the connector section of the Interface Board directly with your hands
The component may be damaged by the static electricity. Before handle this product, remove the charge in the
body by touching the surrounding metal, etc.
rDo not look into the connector of the SFP module.
The SFP module to be installed on this product is a Class 1 laser product. Do not look into the SFP module or the
connector of the optical ber cable with the power of the projector turned on. Your eyes may be damaged when
the laser goes into your eyes.
Disposal
To dispose of the product, ask your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal.

Precautions for use
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Accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are provided with the product. Numbers enclosed in < > show the
number of accessories.
Port cover <2>
(DVHR1128ZA/X1)
(Attached to the product at the time of purchase)
Screw <4>
(XSB3+8FN)
Attention
fAfter unpacking the product, discard the packaging material properly.
fFor missing accessories, consult your dealer.
fStore small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from small children.
Note
fSupplied screws are spare parts. Use them when the screws to x the slot cover of the projector are lost.
fThe model numbers of accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
Part names and functions
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1 SFP port 1
This is the port to install the SFP module for receiving.
2 SFP port 2
This is the port to install the SFP module for sending and
receiving.
3 Input indicator <SIGNAL>
This is the indicator to indicate the detection state of the video
signal. This is illuminated when input of the video signal is
detected in either or both of the <SDI OPT 1 IN> terminal and
the <SDI OPT 2 IN> terminal.
4 Handle
Note
fThe sending function of the SFP module for sending or for sending and receiving will not operate when it is installed in the
SFP port 1.
fIn addition to the SFP module for sending and receiving, the SFP module for receiving or for sending can be installed in the
SFP port 2.
rWhen the SFP modules are installed
This is an example when the SFP module for receiving (LC connector) is installed in the SFP port 1, and the SFP
module for sending and receiving (LC connector) is installed in the SFP port 2.
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1 <SDI OPT 1 IN> terminal/<SDI OPT 2 IN> terminal
These are terminals to input SDI signal (optical signal).
2 <SDI OPT 1/2 OUT> terminal
This is an active through terminal to output the signal input to
the <SDI OPT 1 IN> terminal/<SDI OPT 2 IN> terminal.
Note
fThe input signal to the <SDI OPT 1 IN> terminal or the <SDI OPT 2 IN> terminal that is selected for input is output from the
<SDI OPT 1/2 OUT> terminal.

Installing the Interface Board
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Installing the Interface Board
Requesting a qualied technician to install or remove the Interface Board to the projector is recommended. A
malfunction may occur due to static electricity. Consult your dealer.
Before installing or removing the Interface Board
fAlways turn off the power of the projector before installing or removing the Interface Board.
gWhen turning off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures described in the “Operating Instructions” of
the projector.
fDo not touch the connector section of the Interface Board directly with your hands.
gThe component may be damaged by the static electricity.
fRemove the static electricity from your body by touching to surrounding metal, etc., in advance to prevent the
static electricity damage.
fTake care not to get injured when installing or removing the Interface Board.
gHands may be injured by the opening of the empty slot of the projector, the edge of the bracket of the
Interface Board, socket of the SFP port, etc.
fWhen installing the Interface Board to the slot, insert it into the connector straight and slowly.
gIt may not operate or cause malfunction if it is not correctly installed.
fThe illustrations in the procedure are examples when installing the Interface Board in PT-RQ22K.
How to install the Interface Board
Screws (4 locations)
Screws (4 locations)
Salient
Guide groove
Slot cover
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
1) Remove the slot cover. (Fig. 1)
fRemove the four screws xing the slot cover of the projector by rotating counterclockwise with a Phillips
screwdriver. The removed screws are used to x the Interface Board.
fWhen removing the fourth screw, hold the slot cover with your hand so it will not fall.
fTo replace from other Interface Board, remove the Interface Board following the procedure in “How to
remove the Interface Board” (xpage 7).
2) Install the Interface Board to the projector. (Fig. 2)
fInsert the guide groove of the Interface Board aligned to the salient of the slot. Insert the bracket rmly all
the way in.
3) Fix the Interface Board. (Fig. 3)
fTighten and x with the four screws removed in Step 1).
Attention
fThe removed slot cover is required when the unnecessary Interface Board is removed. Store it so it can be attached in the future.

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How to remove the Interface Board
Handle
Fig. 1
1) Remove the Interface Board. (Fig. 1)
fRemove the four screws xing the Interface Board by rotating counterclockwise with a Phillips screwdriver.
The removed screws are used to x the slot cover.
fHold the handle of the Interface Board and remove it slowly.
2) Attach the slot cover.
fAttach the stored slot cover to the empty slot, and tighten and x with the four screws removed in Step 1).
Attention
fAlways attach the slot cover on the empty slot.
fStore the removed Interface Board inside an antistatic bag.

Installing the SFP module
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Installing the SFP module
This section explains an example of a procedure to install and remove the SFP module. Please also check the
operating instructions and setup guide of the SFP module to be installed.
How to install the SFP module
SFP ports
Circuit boards
SFP modules
Fig. 1
1) Remove the port cover.
fPull out the port cover of the SFP port.
2) Install the SFP module to the SFP port. (Fig. 1)
fWith the circuit board of the SFP module visible from the top, securely insert the SFP module all the way.
fRemove the protection cap on the <SDI OPT 1 IN> terminal, <SDI OPT 2 IN> terminal, or <SDI OPT 1/2
OUT> terminal, if there is any, before using.
Attention
fThe removed port cover and the protection cap will be needed in following cases. Store them so that they can be attached in the future.
gWhen the SFP module not required anymore is removed
gWhen there is a terminal not to be used
gWhen storing the SFP module
How to remove the SFP module
Fig. 2Fig. 1
SFP modules
Lever
Lever
Latch
1) Disconnect the optical fiber cable.
fIf the optical ber cable is connected to the SFP module, remove the cable while releasing the latch of the
optical ber cable.
2) Release the latch of the SFP module. (Fig. 1)
fPull up the lever on the SFP module to release the latch.

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3) Remove the SFP module. (Fig. 2)
fHold the lever and slowly pull out the SFP module.
Attention
fMake sure to attach the port cover on the SFP port that the SFP module is not installed.
fStore the removed SFP module with the protection cap, etc., attached so that dust does not accumulate or the SFP module does not get
dirty.

Connecting example
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Connecting example
HD-SDI signal, 3G-SDI signal, 6G-SDI signal, or 12G-SDI signal
SDI - optical converter
Optical fiber cable
12G-SDI signal output compatible device
Note
fPrepare the commercially available SFP module and the optical ber cable required for connection according to the usage, video signal to
be input, specication of the external device to be connected, etc.
fThe transmission distance may become shorter and the image may not display correctly when there is dust on the connector of the SFP
module or optical ber cable, or it is dirty. Attach the protection cap or cover supplied by each product to the connector of the SFP module or
the optical ber cable if the optical ber cable is not connected.