Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-D7500U PT-D7600U Operating Instructions

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Displaying the internal test pattern
The projector has seven types of internal test patterns to check the condition of the set.
To display test patterns, follow the steps below.
• Results of adjustment on the image, picture quality, position, size and other factors will not be reflected
in test patters.  Be sure to display the input signal before performing various kinds of setting.
Note
Press the MENU button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “TEST PATTERN” with the 
buttons.
Search through the various types of
test patterns with the  buttons.
Cycle of displayed internal test patterns
MENU screen
 + 
All whiteMENU screen
 + 
All blackMENU screen
 + 
Flag
MENU screen
 + 
Flag (inversion)
MENU screen
 + 
FocusMENU screen
 + 
Wind 
(inversion)MENU screen
 + 
Wind MENU screen
 + 
Entry screen
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         RESISTERED SIGNAL LIST
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
The RS-232C terminal of the projector is available as a RS-422 control terminal. RS-232C control terminal is
selected on shipping.
RS-422 control functions
CAUTION
Consult a service technician to
convert RS-422 control
functions. 
						

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The network module of the projector (ET-MD75NT) is provided with a LAN interface to enable projector control from
the Web browser of personal computer.  
In addition, the network module also fulfills automatic E-mail transmission function.  It can send mail to a predefined
E-mail address when the system malfunctions or when the lamp used hours reaches the set value.
Example of connection
A LAN cable is required to use the network module.
Hub
LAN cable (straight)
PC
• A Web browser is required to use this function.  Make sure that a Web browser is available in the system.
• Use Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT4.0/Windows 2000/XP for the OS of your personal computer.
• The Web browser should be Internet Explorer 5.01 or later or Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.75 or later.
• To use the E-mail function, communication with E-mail server must be established.  Make sure that E-mail
feature is available in your system.
• Use a LAN cable of straight connection and compatible to Category 5.
• The length of LAN cable must be 100 m or shorter.
Name and function of network module parts
Network ModuleON-LINESERIAL
FUNCTION
TRANSMIT
RECEIVE
LAN terminal (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Connect LAN cable here.
Serial input/output terminal
A special terminal for service person.
Connect nothing here.Function switch
Use this function to return the
network module setting to the
factory setting.
On-line lamp
This lamp lights up when the system gets ready
for LAN connection.
Unlit or blinking lamp indicates that the system is
in preparation for LAN connection.LAN signal sending lamp
Blinks when sending signals.
LAN signal receiving lamp
Blinks when receiving
signals.
LAN cable (straight)
Projector
• If the LAN terminal is touched by electrostatically charged hands (or body), failure may be caused by the
discharge of static electricity.
Be careful not to touch metallic part of LAN terminal or LAN cable.
How to use network module (optional)
Attention 
						

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Press the “ENTER” button.
The OPTION screen will be displayed.
Select “NETWORK SETTING” with the
buttons.
Initial setting of network module
Procedure of setting
• It takes about two minutes for the setting to be
reflected in the system.
• Do not turn off the main power supply until the on-
line lamp of network module turns on again.
Press the “MENU” button.
The MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “OPTION” with the 
buttons.
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         RESISTERED SIGNAL LIST
     :MENU SELECT    
ENTER:SUB MENU
OPTION
  SYSTEM INFORMATION
  VIDEO SETTING
  NETWORK SETTING
  FAN CONTROL NORMAL
  P IN P ON
  FUNC1 P IN P
  CONTRAST NORMAL
  PASSWORD
     :MENU SELECT    
ENTER:SUB MENU
NETWORK SETTING
  HOST NAME PROJECTOR
  DHCP OFF
  IP ADRESS 192.168.    0.    8
  PORT       80
  NET MASK 255.255.255.    0
  GATEWAY 192.168.    0.    1
  MAC ADRESS 00.00.00.00.00.00
  STORE
     :MENU SELECT    
ENTER:ADJUSTPress the “ENTER” button.
The NETWORK SETTING screen will be
displayed.
Select items with the  buttons and
press the “ENTER” button to change
the setting.
Select the “STORE” with the 
buttons and press the “ENTER” button
twice.
The on-line lamp of network module turns off and
then turns on.
Note 
						

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How to use network module (optional)
Items FunctionDescription
HOSTNAME
DHCP
IP ADDR
PORT No.
NET MASK
GATEWAY
MAC ADDRMake alteration if necessary when to use the 
DHCP server.
Set the DHCP item to ON when to acquire an IP 
address automatically using the DHCP server. 
Set to OFF if DHCP server is not used.
Enter the IP address if DHCP server is not used.
Number 80 is normally used. 
Change the data if necessary.
Enter the net mask if DHCP server is not used.
Enter the gateway address if DHCP server is not used.
Displays the MAC address (Media Access Control 
Address), which is proper to the network device.  
This function may be needed when to use the DHCP server.
Display of host name and setting
DHCP client function
Display of IP address and setting
Display and setting of the port 
number for connection with the 
Web browser.
Display of net mask and setting
Display of gateway address and 
setting
Display of MAC address
• Before using the DHCP server, make sure the DHCP server is already functioning.
• For details of IP address, net mask, and gateway, ask the network administrator. 
						

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Activate the Web browser in the personal computer.
Enter the IP address set by the projector into the URL input field of the Web browser.
Enter “user1” in the user name field and enter “panasonic” (lower case) in the
password field.
Press OK and the top page will appear.
• Avoid activating two or more Web browser simultaneously to work out setting or control actions.
• This feature is effective when the on-line lamp of network module is lighting.
• Change the password first of all.
Note 
						

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How to use network module (optional)
Top page
Network setting button
Click this item, and a network
setting page for IP address and
other items appear.Control button
Click this item, and a projector control
page appears.
E-mail setting button
Click this item, and an E-mail setting
page appears.
Link button to time setting
If time setting goes wrong
immediately after setting time, the
battery must be replaced. Link button to network setting
Link button to password changing
Network setting page
Update button
Click this item, and a projector
firmware update page appears.
Monitor information button
Click this item, and the status of the
projector is displayed. 
						

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Network setting page
Select ON to enable the
DHCP client function.
Enter the IP address if
DHCP server is not used.
Enter the port number.
Normally use the value of
80 as indicated.
Enter the net mask if
DHCP server is not used.
Enter the gateway address
if DHCP server is not used.
Enter the projector name.  Enter this field when the host name
is required such as when to use the DHCP server.
Projector control page
On-screen status is
displayed, even if the
on-screen of projector is
set to off.
This button updates the on-screen
description on the right of the control
page with the latest information.
Pressing these buttons controls the projector and
updates the on-screen description on the right of
the control page when control is finished. 
						

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How to use network module (optional)
Status indication page
Displays the status of input slot.
Displays temperature of projector
exhaust.
Displays the lamp lit hours.
Displays used hours of the
projector.
Displays self-diagnosis information.
Displays the firmware version of the
projector main unit.
Displays the type of
projector.
Displays temperature of projector’s
intake air.
Displays temperature inside the
projector. 
						

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E-mail setting page
• This page allows the user to send mail to up to two mail addresses automatically.
Select “Enable” to use
the E-mail function.Enter the IP address of
the E-mail server
(SMTP).The user can enter the
location of, for example,
the installed projector
so that the recipient
may easily identify the
originator of the E-mail.
Enter the E-mail address
of the projector.
The 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.
The user can modify the
threshold temperature for
sending temperature
warning mail. If the
temperature rises above
the set value, control
sends temperature
warning mail.
Enter the E-mail address
of your desired recipient. 
						

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How to use network module (optional)
E-mail setting page (continuing)
When all entries are
complete, press the Submit
button.To use two E-mail
addresses, enter the E-
mail address of the
destination recipient.
Select the conditions for sending E-mail.
Error:  an error is detected by self-diagnosis:
Warning LAMP1:  remaining lamp service time has reached the 
value set in the field on the right.
Warning LAMP2:  remaining lamp service time has reached the 
value set in the field on the right.
Warning imput air Temperature:
temperature inside the projector has reached 
the value set in the above field.
Warning output air Temperature: 
exhaust temperature has reached the value
set in the above field. Select the conditions for sending E-mail.
Error:  an error is detected by self-diagnosis:
Warning LAMP1:  remaining lamp service time has reached the 
value set in the field on the right.
Warning LAMP2:  remaining lamp service time has reached the 
value set in the field on the right.
Warning input air Temperature:
temperature inside the projector has reached 
the value set in the above field.
Warning output air Temperature: 
exhaust temperature has reached the value
set in the above field.