Panasonic Projector PT-D7500U Operating Instructions

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Using the REMOTE 2 terminal provided on the side of the main unit, it is possible to operate the projector from a
control panel etc. furnished in a distant location where infrared remote control signal cannot be received.
Pin assignments and control
Be sure to short-circuit Pins  and  when controlling.
D-Sub 9-pin (female) 
external appearance
Note
Example of a control panel layout
Projector set up in a meeting roomControl panel located in a different room
STANDBYON
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB2 RGB...

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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 patterns.  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.
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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...

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How to use network module (optional)
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
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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...

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How to use network module (optional)
Accessing from the Web browser
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...

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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...

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How to use network module (optional)
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...

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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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How to use network module (optional)
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...