Panasonic PTL785U - LCD PROJECTOR UNIT User manual

TQBJ0158
Network Function Edition
(PT-L785U)
This projector has networking functions which allow it to be
controlled through a web browser on a PC.
The controlled items are:
• Projector’s settings and adjustment
• Projector’s status display
• Transmission of a E-mail message when the projector has a
problem

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Contents
Connecting a PC ..................................................3
System requirements ...............................................3
Connection example ................................................3
Projector Settings ................................................4
Network settings screen ..........................................4
Network status screen .............................................5
Using Web Browser Control ...............................6
Access procedure ....................................................6
Basic control page ...................................................7
Detail control page ...................................................8
Status information page ..........................................9
Error information page...........................................10
E-mail setup page...................................................12
DNS server setup page ..........................................14
POP server setup page ..........................................15
Adjust clock page...................................................16
Network status page ..............................................17
Password change page..........................................18
Trademarks:
• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of U.S.
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• Other company names, product names or other names noted in
this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies. Note that ® and TM marks are not
indicated in the text of this manual.

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Connecting a PC
Note:
Note that operation is not guaranteed when used with system environments
other than the above or on homemade computers.
Note:
Touching the LAN port with your hand (or body) when you are carrying a static
charge may damage the equipment due to a discharge of static electricity.
Therefore, be careful not to touch the LAN port or metal parts of the LAN cable.
Operation is not guaranteed for all computers that
meet the above conditions.
System requirements
The following system specifications are required in order to use the networking
functions.
Hardware requirements
OS: Windows XP/2000/Me (Millennium Edition)/98SE (Second Edition)
CPU: Pentium III or faster or compatible processor
(Celeron 633 MHz or faster is recommended)
RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more for Windows XP/2000)
Hardware conditions: If you want to use the e-mail function, make sure the system
can handle e-mail.
Web browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer, Netscape Communicator 7.0 or newer
LAN cable
Type: Category 5 compatible straight cable
Length: 100 meters or less
Connection example
Hub
LAN cable (straight)
Personal
computer
10 BASE-T or 100 BASE-TX
LAN cable (straight)
Projector

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Projector Settings
Network settings screen
NETWORK
NETWORK
HOSTNAME
WEB CONTROL
WEB STANDBY
WEB PASSWORD
MAC ADDRESS
LAN1
PROJECTOR
OFF ON
OFF ON
00 : 0B : 97 : 41 : 00 : 00
SELECT : [ ] [ ] ENTER : [ENTER]
ESC : [MENU]
Press the [MENU] button.
The menu screen appears.
1
Use the [ ] buttons to display
the Network Settings screen, then
press the [ENTER] button.
2
Use the [ ] buttons to select a
parameter, then change its setting.
3
WEB
CONTROL
WEB
STANDBY
Use the [ ] buttons to toggle web control ON/OFF.
ON: Enables control through a web browser.
OFF: Disables control through a web browser.
Use the [ ] buttons to toggle web standby ON/OFF.
ON: During standby, the lamp in the projector can be turned on
through web browser controls.
OFF: During standby, the lamp in the projector cannot be turned
on through web browser controls.
The default setting is “panasonic”(all lower case). Use the
following procedure to change the password. This procedure
sets the password which is entered on page 6.
1. Select this parameter to set the password to be entered when
the projector is accessed through a web browser, then press
the [ENTER] button.
2. Use the [ ] buttons to select alphanumeric characters
(up to 16 characters), then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Select [OK], then press the [ENTER] button.
Parameter
NETWORK
HOSTNAME
1. Select this parameter and press the [ENTER] button in order
to set the name of the projector in the network.
2. Use the [ ] buttons to select alphanumeric characters
(up to 16 characters), then press the [ENTER] button.
3. Select [OK], then press the [ENTER] button.
Select this parameter and press the [ENTER] button in order to
set DHCP, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings.
(See the next page for detailed information.)
WEB
PASSWORD
MAC
ADDRESS
A MAC address (Media Access Control Address) which is unique
to the network equipment is displayed here. The MAC address
may be needed when, for example, a DHCP server is used.
Description

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Network status screen
NETWORK
ID
DHCP
IP ADDRESS
SUBNET MASK
GATEWAY
ENTER
LAN1
OFF ON
192.168.0.8
255.255.255.0
192.168.0.254
ESC
SELECT : [ ] [ ] ENTER : [ENTER]
ESC : [MENU]
Select [NETWORK] on the screen
discussed on the preceding page,
then press the [ENTER] button.
1
Use the [ ] buttons to select a
parameter, then change its setting.
2
IP
ADDRESS
SUBNET
MASK
Enter settings in these parameters if you are not using a DHCP
server.
1. Select a parameter, then press the [ENTER] button.
2. Use the [ ] buttons to select numbers and periods, then
press the [ENTER] button.
3. Select [OK], then press the [ENTER] button.
Parameter
ID
DHCP
Use the [ ] buttons to toggle this setting ON/OFF.
ON: Select this setting to automatically acquire an IP address
using a DHCP server.
OFF: Select this setting if you are not using a DHCP server.
IDs are identification numbers under which settings are stored.
Three different IDs can be stored (LAN1 through LAN3).
GATEWAY
Description
Notes:
•If you are using a DHCP server, make sure it is on and ready.
•IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings should be obtained from your
network administrator.

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Using Web Browser Control
Access procedure
Start the web browser on your PC, then enter the IP
address which was set in the projector.
Enter “user1” in the user name field, then enter the
password in the password field.
Click [OK].
The Basic Control page is displayed.
The default setting is “panasonic”(all lower case). If you have changed the
password, enter the new password here. If you forget your password, set a
new password using the procedure described on page 4.
The host name set in the projector is displayed in the “Realm”field.
Note:
Do not enter settings or perform controls with multiple web browser windows open at
the same time.
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Basic control page
This page is the first page displayed when the projector is accessed through a web
browser.
To move from another page, click [Projector Control], then [Basic control].
Input channel switching
Video mode selection
Shutter control
Power ON/OFF control
Lamp power switching
Volume control
(+: increase volume;
–: lower volume)

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Using Web Browser Control (continued)
Detail control page
Click [Projector Control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page.
AUTO SETUP start button
Picture adjustment
(contrast, bright, color, and
sharpness)
Rough adjustment,
fine adjustment
Position adjustment
(horizontal and vertical)
Rough adjustment,
fine adjustment
Keystone distortion correction
(horizontal and vertical)
Rough adjustment,
fine adjustment

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Status information page
Click [Projector Control], then [Status information] to display the Status information page.
POWER: ON and OFF
VOLUME: 0 to 20
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE:
Good, Warning and Caution
LAMP RUNTIME: 0 to 1500 hours
PROJECTOR TYPE: L785
VERSION: Projector firmware
version display
INPUT: RGB1, RGB2, RGB3, DVI,
VIDEO and S-VIDEO
LAMP POWER: HIGH and LOW
SET RUNTIME: 0 to 2000 hours
SELF TEST: No Errors and Error
When
is
displayed, refer to the
next page.

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Using Web Browser Control (continued)
Error information page
When is displayed on the status information screen, click it
to display the error details.
Items checked for errors [OK]: Normal
[FAILED]: Error
Note:
In the case of some errors, the standby status is established in order to protect the
projector. "WEB STANDBY" must be set to [ON] to display the error information
page. (See page 4.)