Panasonic PT-LX26HU User manual

Operating Instructions
Network Operations
LCD Projector Commercial Use
SO-LE4AC
Model No. PT-LX26HU/PT-LX30HU/PT-LW25HU
PT-LX26HE/PT-LX30HE/PT-LW25HE
PT-LX26HEA/PT-LX30HEA/PT-LW25HEA
This manual explains the network operation of the projector.
For information other than the network operation, such as the usage, inspection and replacement of parts,
see “Operating Instructions - Projector Operations”.
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Contents
The illustrations and screenshots in this manual may be different from those on your computer.
Expressions used in this document
Pages to reference within this document are indicated as (See page ○○), and pages to reference in the
supplemental “Operating Instructions - Projector Operations” are indicated as (See [○○] of the Projector
Operations).
RequestRegardingSecurity ·············································3
Whatyoucando·······················································3
Checkyourcomputer···················································4
Necessary environment for computers to be connected································ 4
NETWORK menu ·······················································5
Displaying the NETWORK menu···················································· 5
Projector name ·································································· 6
Network setup··································································· 7
Networkcontrol ································································· 8
Networkstatus·································································· 8
Network factory default ··························································· 9
Connecting with Wired LAN ··············································9
Computer operation ······························································ 9
Using Web Browser····················································10
Accessing from the Web browser···················································10
PJLinkprotocol·······················································21
Control commands·······························································21
PJLink security authorization ······················································21
Control commands via LAN ·············································22
When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode)······················22
When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) ···················23
Glossary ·····························································24
Trademarks ··························································24

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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 sufcient security measures.
Set passwords, and limit the users that are permitted login access.•
Make sure the password is as hard to guess as possible.•
Change the password periodically.•
Panasonic Corporation and its afliated companies never directly ask customers for their password. Do not give •
out your password even if directly asked by a third-party representing themselves as Panasonic Corporation.
Always use on a network that has safety protection such as a rewall implemented.•
<WEB control> (See page 10)
The following operations are possible when using WebBrowser.
Setting and adjusting the projector•
Displaying the projector status•
Setting for message transmission•
<PJLink> (See page 21)
Compatible with PJLink Class 1. The following operations can be performed from a computer when PJLink protocol
is used.
Setting the projector•
Querying the projector status•
<Control commands>
(Refer to “Serial terminal” in “Technical Information” of the Projector Operation manual)
You can control the projector from a computer, using the control commands of the serial terminals.
When using [Web control], [PJLink], and [Command control], set [Network control] in the [Network] menu of the
projector to [On] (See page 8).
What you can do

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Check your computer
Necessary environment for computers to be connected
First, check your computer to see whether or not it has a wired LAN• function.
“Glossary” (See page 24)
Before connecting the projector to the computer, be sure to check the following settings.•
 Wired LAN
Check 1 For LAN cable
Is the cable properly connected?•
Use LAN cable that is compatible with category 5 or above.•
Check 2 Wired LAN settings
<Computer with a built-in wired LAN function>
Is your wired LAN switched on?•
<Computer without a built-in wired LAN function>
Is your wired LAN adapter properly recognized?•
Is your wired LAN adapter switched on?•
Install the wired LAN adapter driver beforehand.•
For details on how to install the driver, refer to the instructions accompanying the wired LAN adapter.
Check 3 For WebBrowser
WebBrowser is necessary to use WEB control.•
Compatible OS : Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7•
Compatible WebBrowser : Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0/9.0, Safari 4.0/5.0 (Mac OS)•
Do not touch the LAN terminal or the metal part of the LAN cable, the static electricity may discharge from our
hand (body) causing a malfunction.

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NETWORK menu
To connect the projector and the computer by changing the setting at the time of purchase, change the setting by
displaying the menu with the following procedure.
Displaying the NETWORK menu
Press the <MENU> button on remote control.
1 The main menu appears.
Select [NETWORK] with the ▲▼ buttons.
2 The network menu appears.
Press the <SELECT> button.
3 You can select the sub-menu item.
Unavailable items on the menu screen are grayed out and cannot be selected.

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NETWORK menu (continued)
Projector name
You can change the projector name to be displayed on the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Projector name], and press <SELECT> button.
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PT-LX26HE
Select characters with the ▲▼◄► buttons
2 and press the <SELECT> button to enter the
projector name.
Select [SET] with the ▲▼◄► buttons
3 and press the <SELECT> button.
Select [CANCEL] to undo the changes and then press the
<SELECT> button.
Select [YES] or [No] with the ▲▼◄► buttons and
4 press the <SELECT> button.

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NETWORK menu (continued)
Network setup
You can make detailed wired LAN settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network setup], and press <SELECT> button.
1 The detailed [Network setup] screen will be displayed.
Press ▲▼ to select an item, and change the setting according to the instructions.
2
DHCP 
(DHCP client function)
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, additionally set [IP address],
[Subnet mask ] and [ Default gateway ].
IP address 
(Display of IP address and setting) Enter the IP address if DHCP server is not used.
Subnet mask
(Displaying and setting the subnet mask) If not using a DHCP server, enter the subnet mask.
Default gateway 
(Display of gateway address and setting) Enter the gateway address if DHCP server is not used.
DNS1
(Display of Preferred DNS server
address and setting)
Enter the DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
DNS2(Display of Alternate DNS
server address and setting)
Enter the alternate DNS server address if DHCP server is not
used.
 “Glossary” (See page 24)
Press ▲▼◄► to select [Set], and press <SELECT> button.
3 Save the current network settings.
Before using the DHCP server, make sure the DHCP server is already functioning.
For details of IP address, subnet mask, gateway and DNS, ask the network administrator.
Default wired LAN settings
The following settings are set before the projector leaves the factory.
DHCP Off
IP address 192.16 8.10.100
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.16 8.10.1
DNS 1/DNS 2 NONE

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NETWORK menu (continued)
Network control
Set when you want to control the projector from a computer connected to the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network control].
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Press <SELECT> button or the ► button to select [On] or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons.
2
Network status
This function shows the LAN setting environment of the currently selected projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network status].
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Press <SELECT> button or the ► button to show the information of the current
2 projector status.

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NETWORK menu (continued)
Network factory default
You can reset the network setting to the factory default of the projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network factory default], and press <SELECT> button.
1
A conrmation box appears and select [Yes] and then press <SELECT> button.
2 Another conrmation box appears and select [Yes] and then press <SELECT>
button.
Connecting with Wired LAN
Computer operation
Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, conrm to your system administrator on network settings
before changing any settings.
Turn on the computer.
1
Make the network setting according to your system administrator.
2 If the projector settings are the default settings (See page 7), the computer can be used with the following
network settings.
DHCP Off
IP address 192.16 8.10.101
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.16 8.10.1
DNS 1/DNS 2 NONE

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Using Web Browser
Accessing from the Web browser
Activate the Web browser in the personal computer.
1
Enter the IP address set by the projector into the URL input eld of the Web
2 browser.
Enter your “User name” and “Password”.
3
The factory default settings are user1 (user
privileges) or admin1 (administrator privileges) for
the use name and panasonic (lowercase letters) for
the password.
Click [OK] to display the Projector status
4 page.
“Projector status” page is displayed.
Avoid activating two or more Web browser simultaneously to work out setting or control actions.•
Change the password rst of all.•
Administrator privileges enable the use of all functions. User privileges enable the use of only•
“Projector status”, “Network status”, “Basic control”, “Advanced control”, and “Change password”.
If you want to control the projector using a Web browser, set [Network control] in the network menu to [On].•
There are some control items used with the JavaScript function in the setting pages. If the web browser is set•
not to use this JavaScript function, it may not control the projector properly.

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Using Web Browser (continued)
Description of each item
1Page selection tabs
Click these to switch pages.
2Monitor information button
Click this item, and the status of the projector is
displayed.
3Projector control button
Click this item to display the projector control
page.
4Detailed set up button
Click this item to display the advanced settings
page.
5Change password button
Click this button to display the password change
page.
6 Language switch button
Click this button to switch language between
English and Japanese.
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Projector status page
Click [Status], then [Projector status] to display the Status information page.
This page displays the projector statuses established for the items shown below.
1Displays the type of projector.
2 Displays the rmware version of the projector
main unit.
3Displays the power source status.
4Displays the video mode status.
5Displays the serial number of the projector.
6 Displays the rmware version of the network.
7Displays the AV mute status.
8Displays the volume status.
9Displays the status of input switch.
10 Displays the intake temperature status of the
projector.
11 Displays the exhaust temperature status of the
projector.
12 Displays the use time of the lamp.
13 Displays the self diagnostics information.
(See page 12)
14 Displays the runtime of the projector.
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Using Web Browser (continued)
Error information page
If [Error (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis information display column on the [Projector status] screen, click
the part to display the details of the error.
Depending on the nature of the error, the projector may be placed in the standby mode for its own protection.•
 When [FAILED] has appeared for an item
Parameter Description
FAN Trouble has occurred in the fan or its drive circuit. Consult your dealer.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE
Intake air temperature is high. It could be because it is used in an environment of high
temperature such as close to a heating device, etc., the air intake is blocked, or the air
lter is clogged.
EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE Exhaust air temperature is high. Exhaust may be blocked, or [Fan control] mode may be
set wrong. See [Fan control] of the Projector Operations.
LAMP REMAIN TIME The lamp runtime has exceeded the prescribed cumulative time, and it is now time to
replace the lamp.
LAMP STATUS The lamp has failed to light.
Wait a short while for the lamp to cool off, and then turn on the power.
OK: Normal operation
FAILED: Occurrence of trouble
WARNING: Abnormal condition
Network status page
Displays the current conguration information of the network.
Displays the conguration details of wired LAN.
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Using Web Browser (continued)
Basic control page
To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control].
1Power standby/on control
2Use these to select the input signals
3Volume adjust
4Switches image mode
5Operation of AV mute
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Detail control page
Click [Projector control], then [Advanced control] to display the Detail control page.
1Execute Auto setup function
2Operations on Screen mode
3 Operations on Keystone function
4 Operations on Rear/Ceiling
5 Operations on Image adjust
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Using Web Browser (continued)
Change Password page
Click [Change password].
1Administrator
2User
Administrator mode
1Account
2 Current user name input eld
3 Current password input eld
4 New user name input eld
5 New password input eld
6 New password input eld (re-enter for conrmation)
7Button for executing password change
User account
1Account
2 New user name input eld
3 New password input eld
4 New password input eld (re-enter for conrmation)
5Button for executing password change
User mode
A user can change password only.
1 Current password input eld
2 New password input eld
3 New password input eld (re-enter for conrmation)
4Button for executing password change
- When changing the administrator account, both “Current user name” and “Current password” are required.
- No account is not available .
- Administrator account and user account should be differed.
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Using Web Browser (continued)
Network cong page
You can change network settings on projector when connecting with the administrator authority.
LAN settings
Click [Detailed set up] in the menu.
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Click [Change] to change the LAN settings.
2
To return to the previous window, click [Back].
Complete the detailed settings and click
3 [Next].
When [Next] is clicked, the next page appears, enabling
you to complete the detailed settings as desired.
Settings performed here are the same as the settings
performed with the [Network] menu of the projector.
Click [Submit].
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The settings will be registered.
Changing the setting of LAN while connected with LAN might disconnect the connection.

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Using Web Browser (continued)
Ping test page
This page makes it possible to check whether the network is connected to the e-mail server, POP server, DNS
server, etc.
Click [Detailed set up], then [Ping test] to display the Ping test page.
Display which appears when the connection
was successful.
Display which appears when the connection
failed.
1Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
2Button for conducting the test.
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Using Web Browser (continued)
E-mail setup page
With this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail message can be
sent to one or more preset e-mail addresses (maximum two addresses).
Click [Detailed set up], then [E-mail set up] to display the E-mail setup page.
1Select Enable to use the e-mail function.
2Enter the IP address or server name of the e-mail
server (SMTP). The DNS server must be set if the
server name is entered.
3Enter the e-mail address of the projector.
(maximum 63 characters)
4The user can enter the location of, for example,
the installed projector so that the recipient may
easily identify the originator of the e-mail.
(maximum 63 characters)
5The user can modify the minimum time interval
of temperature warning mail. The default value
is 60 minutes. In this case, the user cannot send
another mail for 60 minutes after sending previous
temperature warning mail even the set warning
temperature is reached again.
6Select the temperature of the intake sensor at
which to send a warning message.
1Enter the E-mail Address1 of your desired recipient.
2Select the conditions for sending e-mail.
MAIL CONTENTS: Select [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE].
ERROR: An error is detected by self-diagnosis.
LAMP RUNTIME: Remaining lamp service time has reached the value set in the eld.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE: Intake air temperature has reached the value set in the eld.
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Using Web Browser (continued)
E-mail setup page (continued)
1Enter the E-mail Address2 of your desired recipient.
2Select the conditions for sending e-mail.
MAIL CONTENTS: Select [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE].
ERROR: An error is detected by self-diagnosis.
LAMP RUNTIME: Remaining lamp service time has reached the value set in the eld.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE: Intake air temperature has reached the value set in the eld.
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Authentication set up page
The POP/SMTP server is set on this page when POP/SMTP authentication is required for mail transmissions.
Click [Detailed set up], then [Authentication set up] to display the Authentication server setup page.
1 Select the authentication method specied by
your Internet service provider.
2Set this if SMTP authentication has been
selected.
3 POP server name eld
Available input characters:
Alphanumeric characters (A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9),
hyphen (-), period (.)
4 POP/SMTP server user name eld
5 POP/SMTP server password eld
6Enter the port number for the SMTP server
(normally “25”).
7Enter the port number for the POP server
(normally “110”).
8Button to update settings
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Using Web Browser (continued)
Contents of mail sent
Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have been established.

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Using Web Browser (continued)
Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred.
Command port set up page
Set the port number to be used with command control.
Click [Detailed set up] → [Command port set up].
1Input the port number to be used with command control
2Setting update button
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