Panasonic TH-55AF1U Operating Instrctions

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Panasonic TH-55AF1U Operating Instrctions Manual pdf 97 page image

97EnglishUsing NetworkFunctionThis unit has a network function and you can control theDisplay connected to the network using your computer.With OpenPort PLATFORM input, it is also possible todisplay WEB pages, download applications from theserver, etc.Necessary environment forcomputers to be connectedFirst of all, confirm your computer whether it has a wiredLAN or a built-in wireless LAN.Before connecting the Display to the computer, be sureto check the following settings.The requirements described here do not guaranteeproper operation of all wireless LAN adapters or wirelessLAN adapters incorporated in PCs.■ For wired LANCheck 1: About LAN cable● Connect the cable properly.● Use LAN cable that is compatible with category 5 orabove. To connect a device using 1000BASE-T, useLAN cable that is compatible with category 5e or above.Check 2: Wired LAN settingsComputer with a built-in wired LAN function● Switch on the wired LAN.Computer without a built-in wired LAN function● Check that your wired LAN adapter is recognizedproperly and it is switched on.● Install the wired LAN adapter driver beforehand.For details on how to install the driver, refer to theinstructions accompanying the wired LAN adapter.■ For wireless LANCheck 1: Wireless LAN settingsComputer with a built-in wireless LAN function● Switch on the wireless LAN.Computer without a built-in wireless LAN function● Check that your wireless LAN adapter is recognizedproperly and it is switched on.● Install the wireless LAN adapter driver beforehand.For details on how to install the driver, refer to theinstructions accompanying the wireless LAN adapter.Check 2: PC● If the security (firewall) software or utility software ofnetwork card has been installed, connection to thedisplay may not be possible.● Do not set the network bridge.● Disable the firewall.Example of network connectionNote● To use the network function, set each itemin [WIRELESS & NETWORKS] in OpenPortPLATFORM. (see page 55)● To control the display connected to the network usingyour computer, set each item in [LAN Control] inOpenPort PLATFORM (see page 54) and make sureto set [Command Control] to [ON].To enable startup from the wired LAN or wireless LANin standby mode, set [OpenPort PLATFORM standby]to [On]. (see page 83)When it is set to [On], power indicator lights orangeunder the condition of power “Off” with remote control(stand-by state).■ LAN Terminal connectionUSBOpenPortPLATFORMLANDisplay (Back of the unit)PCLAN TerminalLAN cable (commercially available)Hub or broadband routerNote● For LAN cable, use shielded cable, otherwise picturenoise may be caused.● Make sure the broadband router or hub supports10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T.● In the network condition where both the wired LANand wireless LAN operate, the wired LAN is prioritizedfor operation. When using the wireless LAN,disconnect the wired LAN cable.