Chapter 5 Operations ā Network connection128 - ENGLISHf Connect a LAN cable to send/receive the Ethernet signal to the terminal or the terminal of the projector.f Use a straight or crossover LAN cable that is compatible with CAT5 or higher. Either the straight or the crossover cable, or both cablescan be used depending on the system configuration. Consult your network administrator. The projector will determine the type of the cable(straight or crossover) automatically.f Use a LAN cable of 100 m (328'1") or shorter.Example of network connections via a twisted-pair-cable transmitterComputerProjectorLAN cable (straight) LAN cable (straight)LAN cable (straight)Twisted-pair-cable transmitterHubAttentionf When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, the network connection must be made indoors.Notef For the LAN cable between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector, use a cable that meets the following criteria:g Conforming to CAT5e or higher standardsg Shielded type (including connectors)g Straight-throughg Single wiref The maximum transmission distance between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector is 100 m (328'1"). It is possible to transmitup to 150 m (492'2") if the twisted-pair-cable transmitter supports the long-reach communication method. However, the signal that theprojector can receive is only up to 1080/60p (1 920 x 1 080 dots, dot clock frequency 148.5 MHz) for the long-reach communication method.If this distance is exceeded, image may be disrupted or a malfunction may occur in LAN communication.f When laying cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector, confirm that cable characteristics are compatible withCAT5e or higher using tools such as a cable tester or cable analyzer.When a relay connector is used, include it in the measurement.f Do not use a hub between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector.f Do not pull cables forcefully. Also, do not bend or fold cables unnecessarily.f To reduce the effects of noise as much as possible, stretch out the cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projectorwithout any loops.f Lay the cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector away from other cables, particularly power cables.f When laying multiple cables, run them side by side along the shortest distance possible without bundling them together.f After laying the cables, go to the [NETWORK] menu ā [DIGITAL LINK STATUS] and confirm that the value of [SIGNAL QUALITY] isdisplayed in green which indicates normal quality.f For twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with the projector, visit the Panasonicwebsite (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items setby Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices ofother manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers.Setting the projector1) Connect the projector to a computer using a LAN cable.2) Turn on the power of the projector.3) Press the button.4) Perform the [NETWORK SETUP] setting.f Refer to [NETWORK SETUP] (x page 123) for details.Notef To connect to an existing network, perform after consulting your network administrator.
