Chapter 2  Getting Started — Connecting

Attention

ff Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. gg A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC)

gg A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR

ff If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. In such case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the projector.

ff Use a commercial HDMI/DVI conversion cable with a ferrite core.

ff Ask a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector connection. Image and sound may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics can not be obtained due to inadequate installation.

ff For the LAN cable between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector, use a cable that meets the following criteria: gg Compatible with CAT5e or higher

gg Shielded type (including connectors) gg Straight-through

gg Single wire

ff When laying cables between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector, check that cable characteristics are compatible with CAT5e or higher using tools such as a cable tester or cable analyzer.

When using a relay connector midway, include it in the measurement.

ff Do not use a hub between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector.

ff When connecting to the projector using a twisted-pair-cable transmitter (receiver) of other company, do not place another twisted-pair- cable transmitter in between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other company and the projector. This may cause sound and image to be disrupted.

ff Do not pull cables forcefully. Also, do not bend or fold cables unnecessarily.

ff To reduce noise, stretch out the cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector without any loops as much as possible before setting them up and using them.

ff Lay the cables between a twisted-pair cable transmitter and the projector away from other cables, particularly power cables. ff When installing multiple cables, run them side by side along the shortest distance possible without bundling them together.

ff After laying the cables, confirm that the [SIGNAL QUALITY] value is displayed in green to indicate normal quality using the [NETWORK] menu → [DIGITAL LINK STATUS]. (x page 89)

Note

ff For an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.

ff The projector does not support VIERA Link (HDMI).

ff The maximum transmission distance between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector is 100 m (328'1"). If this distance is exceeded, image and sound may be disrupted and may cause a malfunction in LAN communication. Please note that we do not support the use of the projector outside the maximum transmission distance.

ff With some exceptions, operation with twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other companies is not guaranteed. For support of devices of other companies, refer to Panasonic website (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/).

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