Panasonic ET-CUK10_CUK10P Geometry Manager Pro Ver.4.0

Panasonic ET-CUK10_CUK10P Manual

Panasonic ET-CUK10_CUK10P manual content summary:

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    Operating Instructions Geometric & Setup Management Software Geometry Manager Pro Ver. 4.0 Windows Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ Before using this software, please read the instructions carefully. DPQP1218ZA
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    Contents Precautions and Disclaimers 4 What You Can Do with "Geometry Manager Pro 5 Check Your Computer...6 System requirements...6 Necessary Environment for Computers to be Connected 6 Installing/Uninstalling Software 7 Installation...7 Installing "Geometric & Setup Management Software" (
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    Contents Edge Blending...55 Edge Blending screen...55 User-defined curve setting screen...58 Uniformity...60 Uniformity screen...60 Flexible Correction Procedure...63 Brightness Control...64 Brightness Control screen...64 Color Matching...67 Color Matching screen...67 Masking...69 Masking screen...
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    of this software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. zz The illustrations and display examples used in this manual may differ from the actual product. zz Panasonic cannot be held liable for damages arising from data corruption or loss as a result of using this projector. 4
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    What You Can Do with "Geometry Manager Pro" Using this software allows you to perform real-time geometric compensation and other fine adjustments and corrections that cannot be handled on the projector side. Even when you use this software, however, some functions and expanded functions may be
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    zz Is your LAN adapter properly recognized? Please install the LAN adapter driver beforehand. For details on how to install the driver, please refer to instructions accompanying the LAN adapter. zz Is your LAN adapter switched on? Note zz It may not be possible to establish a connection with the
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    and follow the on-screen instructions to download the software. You must be registered with PASS to log in to it. *1 P ASS: Panasonic Professional Display and Projector Technical Support Website. For details on PASS, refer to the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). Note
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    are necessary to use the Auto Screen Adjustment function. Log in to PASS on the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/), click [Software Download], and follow the on-screen instructions to download the "Auto Screen Adjustment plug-in software". 2 The installer starts up. Double
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    Installing/Uninstalling Software Software Uninstall Software Uninstall Windows 7 Select [Geometry Manager Pro] from [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Uninstall a program], and click [Uninstall]. Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 Press [X] while holding down the [Windows logo] key on the keyboard. Select [
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    software download page after logging in to PASS on the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). Note No guarantees are made for the operations when the computer is connected to a non-supported projector. „„Projector and computer connections Connect the projector and computer
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    number to "80". Note zz Refer to operating manual of the projector for method on configuring the projector logging in to PASS on the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). "Functions prepare a camera separately. For details on supported cameras and lenses and how to connect the
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    . For details on compatible projector models, check the information found on the activation page by logging in to PASS on the Panasonic website (https:// panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). "Functions which are expanded as a result of activation" (page 20) Note Both "Geometry Manager Pro" and the
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    [OK]. 5 Start the web browser, and log in to PASS of the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). 6 Click the activation button in the side menu of the top page, and follow the on-screen instructions to perform key code registration, etc. Register the key code readied in step
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    Activation Perform the projector activation 8 On the [File] menu, select [Activation] - [Activate License] - [ET-UK20] or [ET-CUK10]. The file selection screen is displayed. 9 Select the activation code file (default file name: ACTIVE.LST) acquired in step 6. When activation is complete and the
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    Activation Perform the computer activation Perform the computer activation This section describes computer activation. 1 Have the key code ready. The key code is indicated on the key code label of the Auto Screen Adjustment upgrade kit (PC) (ET-CUK10P). Computer installed the software Key code 2
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    ] screen. If you will enter this volume serial number manually to download an activation code file later in this procedure, Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/), and click the [Activation] button from the side menu of the member top page. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions
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    activation, write down this code and take care not to lose it before activation is completed. When entering the volume serial number manually Follow the on-screen instructions to register the volume serial number to PASS, enter the key code, and download the activation code file ("ACTIVE.LST") to
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    activation 2) Select the activation code file (default file name: ACTIVE.LST) downloaded from PASS. When entering the activation code manually 1) Select [Activation(ET-CUK10P)] - [Activate Software License] from the [Option] menu of the Connection Setting screen or [Activation] - [Activate
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    Activation Perform the computer activation 2) After downloading the activation code file, enter the last 13 characters of the displayed activation code. zz The activation code consists of 30 single-byte alphanumeric characters. All letters should be uppercase, and 3 characters should be entered in
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    Activation Functions which are expanded as a result of activation Functions which are expanded as a result of activation Listed below are the functions which are expanded when the activation process has been completed. „„Upgrade kit (ET-UK20) Grid pattern Geometry Correction Uniformity Function
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    License This performs computer activation. An activation code file or activation code is required. "Activation" (page 12) Service Password This menu is used to support maintenance by Panasonic. It is not normally used. Version This is where the application's version information can be checked. 21
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    Starting and Exiting the Application Starting the application „„LAN connection Select [ ] and configure the following settings. IP Address Input the IP address of the projector to be connected to the computer. When searching for a connected projector, enter an IP address to start searching. End
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    Starting and Exiting the Application Starting the application „„File connection Select [ ] and configure the following settings. File path Specify a file (with .prjc or .prjs extension) saved in the past. Click [Select] to open the file selection screen. After performing the settings, click [
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen The main screen consists of the following five general areas and the AUTO ADJUST (Auto Screen Adjustment) button. Main menu Adjustment area AUTO ADJUST (Auto Screen Adjustment) button Icon menu Common operation area Status bar Note zz When using this
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    of the common operation area) has not been checked. (at the zz When this item is selected, a confirmation message appears. Proceed with operation as instructed in the message. Note When the setting file is loaded, the settings may not be reflected correctly if the selected input signal is not the
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    this item is selected, a confirmation message appears. Proceed with operation as instructed in the message. Activation Export Equipment Profile (ET-UK20 / ET- monitoring and control purposes. For details, refer to the operation manual of the "Multi Monitoring & Control Software". Exit Exits the
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen „„Edit submenu Undo This discards the software application and projector settings currently being edited. It returns these settings to the status before the setting data is sent. Redo This returns the settings to the ones before the Undo operation is performed.
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen „„View submenu Tool Bar, Status Bar, Sub Window, Layout Window Enter a check mark, and select whether the items are to be displayed. In the initial status, "Tool Bar" and "Status Bar" are displayed. Auto Transfer When a check mark is entered for this and then
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen Icon menu This icon menu is used in all the editing modes. For details on the icon menu items used in each editing mode, refer to the description of the mode concerned. Open File (One Projector) This performs the same operation as [Open File (One Projector)] on
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    on the list is selected and then double-clicked, the WEB control screen opens. For details on the WEB control screen, refer to the operating instructions of the projector. zz When the mouse pointer is placed over a projector on the list, a tooltip appears and shows the model number and resolution of
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen Rename Click to change the name of the currently selected projector. A name can consist of a maximum of 12 characters including letters (upper-case), numbers, hyphens and periods. Display Projector Name Click to display the name and number of the currently
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen LAN connection destination selection screen When is clicked, the LAN connection destination selection screen is displayed. A projector that is going to be connected now be set. IP Address Input here the IP address of the projector to be connected. To search
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen Power ON/Standby Click the left button to set the power of the selected projector to the "On" state or click the right button to set it to the standby state. The setting is reflected in the projector even when a check mark has not been entered in . Note When the
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen When a check mark is entered for , the two grid resolutions (horizontal and vertical) become one, and the button for selecting the combination of the number of grids whose horizontal and vertical intervals are identical is selected. Any of the following
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    points. Note However, if the grid intervals are narrow, the coordinates may not be displayed even when Absolute or Relative has been selected. Manual Transfer When this button is clicked, the edited settings are reflected in the projector. When a check mark is entered in setting is reflected
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    Adjustment and Settings Main screen AUTO ADJUST (Auto Screen Adjustment) button This allows automatic adjustment of geometry correction, edge blending, color, and brightness according to the shape of the screen through use of an externally connected camera. Click the [AUTO ADJUST] button to
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    Adjustment and Settings Lens Settings Lens setting screen The lens settings are selected on this screen ⑰⑯⑮⑱ Lens Settings ⑲ ⑳ ㉑ ⑧⑦ ① Upward Use this to move the projected image upward. When you click and hold the button, the movement speeds up as with operations on the remote control.
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    Adjustment and Settings Lens Settings ④ Downward Use this to move the projected image downward. When you click and hold the button, the movement speeds up as with operations on the remote control. There may be three buttons depending on the projector model. In such cases, the amount of movement
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    Adjustment and Settings Lens Settings ⑮ Lens Memory Save Click these buttons to save the focus position, shift position and zoom position of the adjusted lens in the projector's lens memory. The number of lens memories available for saving lens settings varies according to model. Even if a check
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    Adjustment and Settings Lens Settings ㉒ Active Focus Enable or disable the active focus optimizer function. This function can be used only for projectors that have this function. ㉓ Focus Offset Set the focus correction amount for when the maximum specified brightness has entered the lens or when
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction Geometry Correction Test patterns or grids are projected onto the screen and those parts of the image that look unnatural are corrected. By adjusting the number of grids or number of control points, the images can be made to look more natural. Use the
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction ④ White This corrects the RGB color components together. ⑤ Red, Green, Blue These correct only the component of the selected color. ⑥ Editing Area The image can be corrected by selecting the grid using the mouse. The settings established in the operation
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    Adjustment and Settings „„Operation area ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Geometry Correction ⑥ ① Mode Switching OFF: Disables geometry correction. PC-1 / PC-2 / PC-3: Enables geometry correction. Note When geometry correction is enabled, only one piece of data (PC) can be saved for some models. ② Moving Area
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction Selecting the control points Select the Geometry screen and switch the mode to other than OFF. The control points can now be selected. "Free Grid (Free-form correction)" (page 45) Drag the control points to move them. The control points cannot be moved
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction Free Grid (Free-form correction) The Free Grid operation area is where the operations for all the correction patterns are selected. The corrections made with Free Grid are also reflected in the editing area of the other correction patterns. ① ①
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction ② Lower Left Set the horizontal and vertical positions of the lower left. Setting ranges V (vertical position): -600 to 400 (when the resolution of the projector is 3840×2400 dots) -600 to 200 (when the projector resolution is other than the
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    Adjustment and Settings Keystone (keystone shape correction) Images are corrected using the keystone shape as the reference with this type of correction. Geometry Correction ① ② ③ ②④ ⑤ ① Correction pattern adjustment area The following settings are selected here: zz Vertical: -45.0 to 45.0*1
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    Adjustment and Settings Cylindrical screen (cylindrical shape correction) Images are corrected using the cylindrical shape as the reference with this type of correction. Geometry Correction ① ② ③ ① Correction pattern adjustment area The following settings are selected here: zz Vertical arc:
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction ⑤ Import from CURVED CORRECTION Reflect the correction results of [CURVED] in the OSD menu of the projector. ⑥ Maintain Aspect Ratio When a check mark is entered for , correction is made so that the aspect ratio of the projected image is maintained.
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction Elliptical screen (elliptical shape correction) Images are corrected to fit a screen whose shape is elliptical when viewed from above. ① ② ① Correction pattern adjustment area The following settings are selected here: zz Width/Radius Ratio: 0.01 to
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction ③ Setting The following settings are selected here: zz Lens Throw Ratio: 0.7 to 16.5 zz V Keystone [degree] (Vertical keystone correction): -45.0 to 45.0*1 (-40.0 to 40.0)*2 zz H Keystone [degree] (Horizontal keystone correction): -40.0 to 40.0*1 (-15.0
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    Adjustment and Settings Geometry Correction „„Description of elliptical screen (elliptical shape correction) parameters View of projector as seen from above Tangent Screen Width/Radius Ratio Azimuth H Keystone [degree] Flattening Projector Horizontal radius of ellipsis Example of settings
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    Adjustment and Settings Spherical screen (spherical correction) Images are corrected using the spherical shape as the reference with this type of correction. Geometry Correction ① ② ③ ②④ ⑤ ① Correction pattern adjustment area The following settings are selected here: zz Vertical arc and
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    Adjustment and Settings Rotation (rotation correction) Images are rotated with this type of correction. To use this function, the upgrade kit (ET-UK20) must be applied on the selected projector. "Activation" (page 12) Geometry Correction ① ② ③ ②④ ① Correction pattern adjustment area The
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    Adjustment and Settings Edge Blending Edge Blending screen ⑱ ⑯ Edge Blending ⑰ ④ ⑧ ⑤ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑦ ⑭ ⑥ ① Mode Switching OFF: The edge blending settings are canceled. ON: Makes the edge blending settings effective. User: Adjusts settings for edge blending using the user-defined
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    Adjustment and Settings Edge Blending ⑤ Left The left side settings of the projected image are set here. ⑥ Right The right side settings of the projected image are set here. ⑦ Lower The lower side settings of the projected image are set here. ⑧ Enable Put a check mark is entered in to create
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    Adjustment and Settings Edge Blending ⑰ Editing Area The edge blending setting status is displayed here. By dragging these markers, the start position of the edge blending (green), edge blending width (red), and black level border width (yellow) can be set. The settings established with Upper,
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    Adjustment and Settings Edge Blending User-defined curve setting screen When [Setting] is clicked, the user-defined curve setting screen is displayed. The gradient (brightness gradient) at which edge blending is performed is set using a gamma curve. When a user-defined curve setting is changed
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    Adjustment and Settings Edge Blending ⑧ OK Click this to reflect the user-defined curve setting in the projector and close the user-defined curve screen. This operation is reflected in the projector even when a check mark has not been entered in . ⑨ Apply Click this to reflect the user-defined
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    Adjustment and Settings Uniformity Uniformity Two correction methods can be used for uniformity. „„Gradient Correction When unevenness in color occurs in one direction across the image, greater uniformity can be obtained by applying correction in the vertical or horizontal direction. Correction
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    and horizontal (H) gradation slopes varies depending on the model. For details, refer to "Settings" - "[DISPLAY OPTION] menu" - "[UNIFORMITY]" in the operating instructions of the projector. ⑥ Display on PC When you put a check in , the Gradient Correction settings are applied in the editing area
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    Adjustment and Settings Uniformity ⑩ Flexible Correction When correcting partial unevenness in image color, you can set the degree of the change in the gradation color to be applied to the area surrounding the selected target point. This setting can be made individually for each of the three
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    Adjustment and Settings Uniformity Flexible Correction Procedure Select the target point from which gradation is to be applied, and then specify the target area (the range to be corrected) and apply correction. When doing this, specify the points at which grid lines cross as target points. Editing
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    Adjustment and Settings Brightness Control Brightness Control When a single image is configured using a multiple number of projectors, the brightness levels of the images projected from the projectors may not be consistent. If this is the case, adjust the projectors so that the brightness levels
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    the network function of the projectors. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the projectors. ④ Calibration Message When a check mark is entered for correcting the brightness. Some models do not support this function. , a message is displayed while measuring the brightness levels for
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    levels for correcting the brightness is selected here. The time can be set when a check mark is entered for . Some models do not support this function. ⑦ Apply Click this to reflect the brightness control setting in the projector. ⑧ Status Brightness correction-related errors are displayed here
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    levels. The Target Data values are fixed. 709 Mode cannot be selected for some models. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions of the projector. Measured The brightness (Y) and chrominance coordinate (x, y) values are adjusted here based on the values obtained using a coloring chromoscope
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    Adjustment and Settings Color Matching ② 3 Colors The Red, Green and Blue values are set here. The settings take effect when [3 Colors] has been selected as the Mode setting. The White value can be set in addition to the Red, Green and Blue values for some models. ③ 7 Colors The Red, Green, Blue,
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    1920 x 1200 dots or 1400 x 1050 dots) or 3840 x 2400 pixels (when the resolution is other than the aforementioned) are supported. The *.bmp and *.dib file extensions are supported. The area to be masked can also be inverted between positive and negative. Note zz The Line Masking and Bitmap Masking
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    Adjustment and Settings Masking ① Sub Window Each time this is clicked, the Sub Window screen is switched between displayed and cleared. An image of the entire projection area is displayed on Sub Window.  Sub Window display can also be switched between displayed and cleared for the sub window in
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    Adjustment and Settings Masking ⑩ Edit, View In addition to the menu items described in "Main menu" (page 25), the following menu items can be used on the Masking screen. Edit submenu Reset When Line Masking has been performed, the positions of the operation points are returned to their initial
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    Adjustment and Settings Line Masking Masking ①⑤ ② ③ ④ ① Left When a check mark is entered for enabled. ② Upper When a check mark is entered for enabled. ③ Right When a check mark is entered for is enabled. ④ Lower When a check mark is entered for enabled. ⑤ Invert When a check mark is entered
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    Adjustment and Settings Bitmap Masking Masking ② ① ① File Click this button to open the screen on which to select the bitmap data used for masking. Using the bitmap data which has been loaded, mouse operations can be used to move, enlarge or reduce the masking area. The bitmap data can be moved,
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    , this software application allows the format matching the input signals to be selected, position adjustments to be made, and so on by manual means. Input Signal screen ① ⑤ ⑧ ⑥ ⑦ ② ⑨ ③ ⑩ ④ ① Input Select These are used to select the input. Click the input (selector) button of the signals to
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    Adjustment and Settings Input Signal Adjustments ② System Selector The system format which matches the input signals is selected here. The formats which can be selected differ depending on the projector model, input signals and input connectors. Input Select RGB1, Y/C or RGB1, Y/C, Video RGB2
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    ] - [SDI In] - [SDI Link]. "Display Option" (page 81) When [Auto] is selected*2 Auto When [Auto] is selected*2 Auto Note zz For models that do not support dual link HD-SDI signals, the system format that can be selected when [SDI1], [SDI], or [SDI2] is selected with [Input Select] is the same
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    value range: 0 to 31 However, they cannot be adjusted when Y/C signals have been selected as the input signals. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the projectors. ⑤ Zoom Mode The zoom mode is selected here. The setting is enabled when [Default / Auto / VID Auto] has been selected as
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    Adjustment and Settings Projector Menu Settings Projector Menu Settings Some of the operations using the projector's menus can be performed using this software application. Other screen ① Picture Click to display the Picture screen. The video mode, black level and other settings related to the
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    Level Lights Out Timer Lights Out Signal Level Manual Intensity Dynamic Gamma AI White Gain Color Space The items that can be adjusted, setting details, and setting ranges vary depending on the projector model. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector. Note zz Items marked ** are
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    Quad Pixel Drive The items that can be adjusted, setting details, and setting ranges vary depending on the projector model. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector. Note The Advanced Menu screen items cannot be reset using the [Reset Data (Current Tab)] command on the File submenu and
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    Adjustment and Settings „„Display Option Projector Menu Settings 81
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    Position OSD Size OSD Rotation OSD Design OSD Memory Input Guide Warning Message Color Correction Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow and setting ranges vary depending on the projector model. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector. Note zz Items marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be
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    Sync Shutter Sync The items that can be adjusted, setting details, and setting ranges vary depending on the projector model. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector. Note zz Items marked with an asterisk (*) cannot be reset using the [New All Data] and [New Data (For Current Window
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    Horizontal Clock Phase The items that can be adjusted, setting details, and setting ranges vary depending on the projector model. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector. Note zz Items marked ** are reflected in the projector even when a check mark has not been entered in . zz The
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    Lower Right Window The items that can be adjusted, setting details, and setting ranges vary depending on the projector model. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector. Note zz Items marked ** are reflected in the projector even when a check mark has not been entered in . zz The Multi
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    Adjustment and Settings Projector Control Control commands can be sent to the projector. Command Control screen ② Projector Menu Settings ③ ④ ⑤ ① ⑦ ⑥ ⑧ ① Projector list Displays a list of the numbers, projector names, IP addresses, and model numbers of the connected projectors. The selected
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    registered command. ④ Confirm Confirm the current editing information. ⑤ Cancel Discard the current editing information. A screen appears to confirm whether or not discarding the information is a problem. 87
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    Screen Adjustment, you can perform further detailed adjustment and correction manually. Note zz The Auto Screen Adjustment upgrade kit is required download page after logging in to PASS on the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). „„Connection example LAN connection
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    Screen Adjustment may not be performed properly depending on the shape of the screen. If adjustment is not performed properly, perform adjustments manually. zz Flat Compatible screens Non-compatible screens zz Folded zz Curved screen Curved in one direction zz Curve changes smoothly S-curve zz
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Operation flow for Auto Screen Adjustment Operation flow for Auto Screen Adjustment Settings for Auto Screen Adjustment are configured in a wizard format. Adjustment items selection Projector Layout Projector layout settings Projector selection and positioning Camera
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure Auto Screen Adjustment procedure Starting Auto Screen Adjustment and selecting the adjustment item 1 Click the [AUTO ADJUST] button in the main screen. 2 Click the items you want to adjust. Adjustment items selection screen zz You can
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    option is disabled. zz If readjustment fails, Auto Screen Adjustment is canceled. In this case, you can continue making adjustments using the usual manual procedure from the point at which adjustment was interrupted. zz To cancel Auto Screen Adjustment in progress, click [Abort]. In this case, you
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure Projector Layout 1 Specify the projector configuration in the projector layout setting screen. [Restore] Layout information display area [Height / Width / Stack] Projector layout setting screen 1) When you click the [Restore] button and
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure 2 Select the projectors for which to perform correction in the projector selection screen. Check boxes Number of selected projectors [Clear All] [Select All] Projector selection screen 1) Select the check boxes of the projectors for
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    Auto Screen Adjustment 3 Confirm projector positioning in the projector positioning screen. Auto Screen Adjustment procedure Layout window Selected projectors [Undo] [Reset] [Identify] Projector positioning screen 1) Click the layout window to position the projectors. zz Configure the projectors
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure 2) Click [Next]. zz When [Next] is clicked, the current geometry correction data is saved to the storage location. zz To return to the previous screen, click [Back]. Camera Setting 1 Verify camera connection in the camera connection screen.
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure zz When there are 2 or more cameras, goes to "2 Camera layout screen." zz When there is one camera, goes to "3 Camera setting screen." Note zz If there are two or more cameras, [Adjust using the camera] cannot be selected. Click [Next]. zz If
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    values configured in step 1) appear in the [White Balance / Shutter Speed / ISO / F-number] fields. You can select the [Manual Setup] check box to configure the setting values manually. zz If [Black Level] is selected, next also set the camera for black level adjustment. 2) Capture a test shot. zz
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure Projection Setting Adjust the option selected in "Starting Auto Screen Adjustment and selecting the adjustment item" (page 91). Perform the operations by referring to their explanations on the following pages. zz When [Geometry, Edge Blending
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure 2 Configure the screen type and overlap areas in the screen setting screen. Screen type Number of cursors Cursor Screen setting window [Reset] [the last / the second last / the third last] [Restore] [Edge Blending Width] Screen setting
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure 3 If the content being projected has margins and you want to set the margin area, select the check box next to [Enable] by [Margin Setting] in the check screen setting screen. Note zz Setting a screen margin makes it easier to set the
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure zz Specify margins on each side individually. Select either [%] or [pixel] for [Scale] and enter the overall size of the projected content (including margins) in terms of the percentage or number of pixels. Note that the total margin that can
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure 4 Click [Start]. To save the projector positioning information, click [Start]. zz A progress bar appears, and Auto Screen Adjustment for geometry correction and edge blending starts. zz To return to the previous screen, click [Back]. zz To
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    stored until the next time you configure the settings. zz To perform detailed adjustment after using Auto Screen Adjustment, perform adjustments manually in the main screen of "Geometry Manager Pro". "Adjustment and Settings - Geometry Correction" (page 41) "Adjustment and Settings - Edge Blending
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure „„Color Matching Adjustments 1 When the following confirmation screen appears, check the content displayed and click [Start]. When you click [Start], the projector settings will change to those displayed on this screen. zz To return to the
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    and brightness adjustment is performed again and fails to complete, a message will appear. Click [OK] to exit Auto Screen Adjustment. In such cases, perform adjustment manually in the main screen of "Geometry Manager Pro". "Adjustment and Settings - Color Matching" (page 67) 106
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    stored until the next time you configure the settings. zz To perform detailed adjustment after using Auto Screen Adjustment, perform adjustments manually in the main screen of "Geometry Manager Pro". "Adjustment and Settings - Brightness Control" (page 64) "Adjustment and Settings - Color Matching
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure „„White Balance Adjustments 1 When the following confirmation screen appears, check the content displayed and click [Next]. When you click [Next], the projector settings will change to those displayed on this screen. zz To return to the
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    Temperature]-[USER1]-[White Balance High] values. zz In order to manually pre-configure white balance for the target projector, change the [White set to OFF when white balance is adjusted. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector. 2 Click [Start]. The projector positioning information is
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    of white balance is not completed a second time, a message is displayed. Click [OK] to complete Auto Screen Adjustment. In this case, perform adjustments manually in the main screen of "Geometry Manager Pro". "Adjustment and Settings - Picture" (page 79) Note zz When you click the button at the top
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    Auto Screen Adjustment Auto Screen Adjustment procedure „„Black Level Adjustments 1 When the following confirmation screen appears, check the content displayed and click [Start]. When you click [Start], the projector settings will change to those displayed on this screen. zz To return to the
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    and fails to complete, a message will appear. Click [OK] to exit Auto Screen Adjustment for black level correction. In this case, perform adjustments manually in the main screen of "Geometry Manager Pro". "Adjustment and Settings - Edge Blending" (page 55) Note zz When you click the × button at
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    Has the projector's power been turned on? zz IIs the projector supported by the software application? "Projectors supported" (page 10) zz Have the units been connected properly? "Preparation the network. See the User's Manuals for all applications containing firewalls to perform these settings. 113
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    , they will be regenerated when you start up the computer next time. Manually delete the shortcut icons. Files cannot be saved. zz Has an attempt the software download page after logging in to PASS on the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). The image does not fit exactly
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    Frequently Asked Questions Geometry correction results in an images that appears curved (Auto Screen Adjustment). zz This occurs on soft curved screens and on screens with heavy sag. Correction is performed so that the image appears straight from the point of view of the camera. Position to the
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    respective companies. Note that ® and TM marks are not indicated in the text of this manual. Note zz Unauthorized use or reproduction of part or all of this software and manuals is strictly prohibited. zz Panasonic cannot be held liable for any effects resulting from the use of this software and
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Operating Instructions
Geometric & Setup Management Software
Geometry Manager Pro Ver. 4.0
Windows
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■ Before using this software, please read the instructions carefully.
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