Panasonic LCD Projector PT-L730NTU Operating Instructions

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Network setting
Typical setting  for net work
The method of image transmission using a wireless card can be divided br\
oadly into
three different types by the current working environment.
To use wireless com munication  for the fi rst timeInsert the optional wireless card (ET-CDWL1) into your PC and make set\
ting for the
direct wireless communication with the projector.
For details of setting the projector, refer to Setting the projector o\
n page  94.
For details of setting the PC, refer to Settings of personal computer \
on page  102.
Personal computer   Projector
Setting of the projectorSetting of the PC
Typical setting
Parameters
IP address
Subnet mask
Mode
Channel LAN 1 - 5:
192.168.10.10-14
(factory default)
If you use more than one
projector, assign a different
address to each of them.
255.255.255.0
(factory default)
AD HOC
11 (factory default)
Use the same setting as the
PC. Assign an address such as
192.168.10.15 or 192.168.10.20.
The same IP address as the
projector cannot be used.
255.255.255.0
Ad Hoc
11
Use the same setting as the
projector.
Note:•
  It is also necessary to install the wireless card driver and to make set\
tings for the
wireless card.
For details of installing the wireless card driver, refer to Installing\
 wireless card
driver on page  97.
For details of setting the wireless card, refer to Settings of wireless\
 card on page
101 .  
						

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If wireless communication has alrea dy been
esta blished between PCs (in ad hoc mode) 
In this case, it is required to make settings so that direct wireless co\
mmunication 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 projector, refer to Setting the projector o\
n page  94.
Personal computer Personal computerProjector
Typical setting
Setting of the projectorParameters
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
ChannelUse the same settings as the PC.
AD HOC
Use the same setting as the PC.
Notes:•
The settings of the PC are available without modification. However, give\
 the same
WEP settings to the projector as the PC because the projector will also \
support
WEP if the WEP function is enabled on the PC.
If the WEP function is disabled, data encryption is also disabled. There\
fore, it is
recommended to take measures for data protection such as setting a passw\
ord in
folder sharing. For details, please consult your network administrator.
• Compatibility with other cards than the optional wireless card (ET-CDWL\
1) is not
guaranteed.   
						

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Use the same SSID setting as the access point. Please
consult your network administrator.
If wireless communication has alrea dy been
esta blished using an access point
In this case, it is required to make settings so that wireless communica\
tion will be
available between the personal computers and the projector in infrastruc\
ture mode
through the access point.
Communication may not be established depending on the access point used.\
For details of setting the projector, refer to Setting the projector o\
n page  94.
LAN
Personal computer  Personal computer  Personal computer
Personal computer  Access point  Projector
Setting of the projector
Typical setting
Parameters
IP address
Subnet mask
Mode
Channel
SSID For details of setting, please consult your network
administrator.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Notes:•
  If the projector is used in the area where the radio waves cannot reach \
the access
point, follow the instructions described in If wireless communication h\
as already
been established between PCs (in ad hoc mode) on page  92.
• For the SSID of the projector, up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symb\
ols are
available. For this reason, if the SSID of the access point cannot be us\
ed in the
projector, consult the network administrator and have the SSID changed t\
o the one
that can be used in the projector.
• The projector does not support DHCP. If your LAN uses DHCP server, a fix\
ed IP
address must be assigned to the projector. For details, please consult y\
our network
administrator. Use the same channel setting as the access point. Please
consult your network administrator.  
						

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Setting up the projector
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Inse rt the wireless ca rd into the p rojector
For details of installing and removing the wireless card, refer to Wire\
less card on
page  83.
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Press the MENU button to display the menu.
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Use and buttons to display
Network setting screen.
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Press the ENTER button to display Network setting setting
screen.
StatusFive different LAN settings (LAN 1-5) can be stored on the projector.
Selecting from LAN 1-5 with  and  buttons, press the ENTER button and its
status will be displayed.
To change the status, choose RUN from Setting Wizard and press the E\
NTER
button to move to the LAN setup wizard.
To enable the status, choose OK from Setting Wizard and press the EN\
TER
button.
WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyThe projector can encrypt the image data.
However, when the encryption function is enabled, it takes more time to \
transmit
images.
Selecting from KEY 1-4 with  and  buttons, press the ENTER button and the
WEP data will be displayed.
To change the setting of WEP, choose RUN from Setting Wizard and pre\
ss the
ENTER button to move to the WEP setup wizard.
To enable the WEP data, choose OK from Setting Wizard and press the EN\
TER
button.
LAN Setup Wizard
IP addressAssign an IP address to the projector.
Make setting according to the typical setting. However, the same IP addr\
ess as that
of the PC with which the projector communicates cannot be used.
Use  and  buttons to change the value,  and  buttons to switch the
fields. Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
Subnet maskSet the subnet mask of the projector.
Make setting according to the typical setting.
Use  and  buttons to change the value, and use  and  buttons to switch
the fields.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
NETWORKSTATUS
WEP LAN1
DISABLE
SELECT:[  ↑ ][  ↓ ]
ADJUST:[ ←][→ ] ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]   
						

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Gatew ayA gateway is a relay point that provides a connection of two networks. I\
t does not
operate in the ad hoc mode. It is necessary to assign the gateway addres\
s if the
projector is connected to the network of different segment or to the Int\
ernet in the
infrastructure mode.
For details of assigning the address, please consult your network admini\
strator.
Host nameSet the name of the projector on the network.
The name must be up to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Use and  buttons to change the value, and use  and  buttons to switch
the characters to be changed.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
ModeChoose either AD HOC mode or INFRASTRUCTURE mode.
Set the projector to the AD HOC mode when it is used as described in \
To use
wireless communication for the first time and If wireless communicatio\
n has
already been established between PCs (in AD HOC mode). Set the projec\
tor to
the INFRASTRUCTURE mode when it is used as described in If wireless
communication has already been established using an access point.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
SSID (on ly in the INFRAST RUCTURE mode)Change the projectors SSID to the one that is set for the access poin\
t with which
the projector communicates in the INFRASTRUCTURE mode.
•  For the SSID of the projector, up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symb\
ols are
available. For this reason, if the SSID of the access point cannot be us\
ed in the
projector, consult the network administrator and have the SSID changed t\
o the
one that can be used in the projector.
Use and  buttons to change the value, and use the  and  buttons to
switch the characters to be changed.
Press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.
ChannelSelect the channel for use. It is necessary to select the same channel a\
s used by
the wireless card of the PC with which the projector communicates.
In the INFRASTRUCTURE mode, the projector usually operates regardless of\
 the
channel setting. However, communication may not be established depending\
 on
the access point used unless the projector has the same channel setting \
as the
access point.
Use  and buttons to select the desired channel and press the ENTER button.
Note:•  Available channels vary by the country (refer to page  79).  
						

							96WEP setup wizard
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 (encryption key ID)Specify the ID of the encryption key to be used.
Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point.
Use  and  buttons to select values and press the ENTER button when the
setting is completed.
KEY (encryption)Enter a 10-digit key for 64-bit and a 20-digit key for 128-bit using characters 0 to 9
and A to F.
Conform to the setting of the personal computer and the access point.
Use  and  buttons to select the value, use the  and  buttons to switch
the digit and press the ENTER button when the setting is completed.   
						

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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 the difference between the
up and down sides of the wireless card.
Notes:•Refer carefully to the instruction manual supplied with the PC.
•Forcible insertion of the wireless card in a wrong direction may cause a fault.
Removal of wireless card
q
q
Quit Wireless Manager if using it.
w w
Left-click the icon for  PC card ( ) shown on the task bar at
the bottom right corner of the
screen.
Note:
•If no PC card icon is appearing on the task bar at the bottom right of the screen, go
to Start menu - Setting - Control panel, open PC card, click the Show control on the
task bar check box, and then press the OK button.
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Select and click Stop Panasonic
Wireless Card.
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Press the OK button and remove the
wireless card.
The following section describes the operation when using an optional wireless
card (ET-CDWL1).
Personal computer Wireless card    
						

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Installing a driverWhen 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:•The Windows98SE installation CD-ROM may be required when installing the
driver.
q q
When the wireless card is inserted, Add
New Hardware Wizard appears. Press
Next button.
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Select Search for the best driver for
your device, and press Next button.
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Check CD-ROM drive and click
NEXT.
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When pananic.inf is detected, press
the Next button.
Installation of the driver will be started.
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Press the Finish button.
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Press the Yes button to reboot the PC.
Rebooting the PC completes the installation of the
driver.         
						

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 For WindowsMe
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Set the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive,
select Automatic search for a better
driver and press the Next button.
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Press the Finish button.
 For Windows2000
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When the wireless card is inserted,
New Hardware Found Wizard appears.
Press the Next button.
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Select Search for a suitable driver for
my device, and press the Next button.
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Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive of the PC, click the check box
for CD-ROM drive, and press the
Next button.
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Press the Browse and select Wireless
Card\English in the CD-ROM.        
						

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t t
When pananic.inf is detected, press the
Next button.
y y
Press the Yes button.
Installation of the driver will be started.
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Press the Finish button.
Installation of the driver will be completed.
 For WindowsXP
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q
When the wireless card is inserted, New
Hardware Found Wizard appears. Press the
Next button.
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Uncheck Search removable media, check
Include this lacation in the search, click
the Browse button and then select
WirelessCard\English in the CD-ROM
drive for driver search location.
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Press the Next button.
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Press the Finish button.