Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx41 Operating Instructions

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Network connections
The projector has a network fuction, and the following operations are av\
ailable from the computer using the web 
browser control.
Setting and adjustment of the projector. z
Display of the projector status. z
Transmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projec\
tor. z
Note
A LAN cable is required to use the network function. z
ComputerProjector
LAN cable (straight) LAN cable (straight)
Hub
A Web browser is required to use this function . Confirm that the Web browser can be used beforehand.  z
Compatible OS : Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7  
Compatible Web Browser : Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0/9.0, Safari 4.0/5.0 (Mac OS)
Communication with an E-mail server is required to use the E-mail function. Confirm that the E-mail can be  z
used beforehand.
Use shielded LAN cable (STP cable) that is compatible with category 5 or above. z
Use a LAN cable with length of 100m or shorter. z 
						

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Computer operation
Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, confirm 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 59), the computer can be used with the 
following network settings.
DHCPOff
IP address1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 0 0
Subnet mask255.255.255.0
Default gateway1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1
DNS 1/DNS 2NONE
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 field of the Web browser.2 ) 
Enter your3 )  “User name” and “Password”.
  zThe 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  4 ) 
status page.
  z“Projector status” page is displayed.
Note
Avoid activating two or more Web browser simultaneously to work out setting or control actions. z
Change the password first of all. z
Administrator privileges enable the use of all functions. User privileges enable the use of only “Projector status”,  z
“Network status”, “Basic control”, and “Change password”.
If you want to control the projector using a Web browser, set [Network control] in the network menu to [On]. z
There are some control items used with the JavaScript function in the setting pages. If the web browser is set  z
not to use this JavaScript function, it may not control the projector properly.  
						

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Description of each item  J
1 Page selection tabs
  Click these to switch pages.
2 Monitor information button 
Click this item, and the status of the projector is 
displayed.
3 Projector control button 
Click this item to display the projector control 
page.
4 Detailed set up button 
Click this item to display the advanced settings 
page.
5 Change 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 J
Click [Status], then [Projector status] to display the Status information page.
This page displays the projector statuses established for the items shown below.
1 Displays the type of projector.
2 Displays the firmware version of the projector 
main unit.
3 Displays the power source status.
4 Displays the video mode status.
5 Displays the serial number of the projector.
6 Displays the firmware version of the network.
7 Displays the AV mute status.
8 Displays the volume status.
9  Displays 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 optics module temperature status of   
 the projector.
13 Displays the use time of the lamp.
14  Displays the self diagnostics information. 
     (See Æpage 64)
15 Displays the runtime of the projector.
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Error information page  J
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
ParameterDescription
FA NTrouble has occurred in the fan or its drive circuit. Consult your dealer.
INTAKE AIR TEMPER ATURE
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 
filter is clogged.
EXHAUST AIR TEMPER ATUREExhaust air temperature is high. Exhaust may be blocked, or high altitude mode may 
be set wrong.
OPTICS MODULE TEMPER ATUREOptics module temperature is high.
LAMP REMAIN TIMEThe lamp runtime has exceeded the prescribed cumulative time, and it is now time to 
replace the lamp.
LAMP STATUSThe 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 
						

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Network status page 
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Displays the current configuration information of the network.
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Displays the configuration details of wired LAN. 
Basic control page  J
To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control].
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Power standby/on control
2 Use these to select the input signals
3 Volume adjust
4 Switches image mode
5 Operation of AV mute
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Detail control page J
Click [Projector control], then [Advanced control] to display the Detail control page.
1  Execute Auto setup function
2 Operations on Screen mode
3  Operations on Keystone function
4  Operations on Rear/Ceiling
5  Operations on Image adjust
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Network config page J
You can change network settings on projector when connecting with the administrator authority.
LAN settings z 
Click [Detailed set up] in the menu.1 ) 
Click [Change] to change the LAN settings.2 ) 
 
To return to the previous window, click [Back]. z
Complete the detailed settings and  3 ) 
click [Next].
 
When [Next] is clicked, the next page appears,   z
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].4 ) 
 
The settings will be registered. z
Note
Changing the setting of LAN while connected with LAN might disconnect the connection. z 
						

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Ping test page  J
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.
1 Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
2 Button for conducting the test.
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E-mail set up page  J
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.
1 Select Enable to use the e-mail function.
2 Enter the IP address or server name of the e-mail 
server (SMTP). The DNS server must be set if the 
server name is entered.
3 Enter the e-mail address of the projector. 
(maximum 63 characters)
4 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. 
(maximum 63 characters)
5 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.
6 Select the temperature of the intake sensor at 
which to send a warning message.
7 Enter the E-mail Address1 of your desired recipient.
8 Select 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 field.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE:Intake air temperature has reached the value set in the field.
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E-mail set up page (continued) J
9 Enter the E-mail Address2 of your desired recipient.
10 Select 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 field.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE:Intake air temperature has reached the value set in the field.
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Authentication set up page  J
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 specified by 
your Internet service provider.
2 Set this if SMTP authentication has been 
selected.
3 POP server name field 
Available input characters: 
Alphanumeric characters (A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9), 
hyphen (-), period (.)
4 POP/SMTP server user name field
5 POP/SMTP server password field
6 Enter the port number for the SMTP server 
(normally “25”).
7 Enter the port number for the POP server 
(normally “110”).
8 Button to update settings
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Contents of mail sent  J
Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have\
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been established.
=== Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) ===Projector Type          : PT-VX41Serial No               : 123456789-----  E-mail setup data -----TEMPERATURE WARNING SETUP MINIMUM TIME            at [ 30] minutes interval INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE  Over [ 32degC / 89degF ] 
ERROR                   [ OFF ] LAMP RUNTIME            [ OFF ]   at REMAIN [   0] H LAMP RUNTIME            [ OFF ]   at REMAIN [   0] H INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE  [ OFF ] 
-----  check system -----FAN                           [   OK   ]INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE        [   OK   ]EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE       [   OK   ]OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE     [   OK   ]LAMP REMAIN TIME              [   OK   ]LAMP STATUS                   [ FAILED ]
(Error code 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00)
Intake air temperature     :[ 10 degC /  50 degF ]Exhaust air temperature    :[ 20 degC /  68 degF ]Optics module temperature  :[ 30 degC /  86 degF ]
PROJECTOR RUNTIME        600 H
LAMP  ECO              500 HLAMP  NORMAL           300 HLAMP  AUTO               0 HLAMP  REMAIN          2400 H
-------- Current status ---------MAIN VERSION         1.00NETWORK VERSION      1.00LAMP STATUS          LAMP=ONINPUT                RGBSIGNAL NAME          XGA6SIGNAL FREQUENCY     0.00kHz / 0.00Hz
----- Wired Network configuration -----DHCP Client  OFF IP address   192.168.11.65MAC address  cc:7e:e7:00:00:00
----- Memo -----