PT-RQ13K (serv.man2) - Panasonic Projector Service Manual (repair manual). Page 103

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*  Software updating can be done via the LAN terminal or the serial terminal. (Updating of DIGITAL LINK software can be done 

via the serial terminal only.)

*  The update procedure via the LAN terminal connection is recommended for quick updating.

   It may take about two hours to update the main software via the serial terminal. (Via the LAN terminal, about 15 minutes)

1. Computer : Use it for the transfer of software.

2. Communication cable : 

Serial terminal connection

D-sub 9pin (male/female RS-232C straight)

LAN terminal connection

LAN cable (When connecting directly, use a cross cable)

 

3. Service Software : [MainSubNet Update Tool.exe] Download from the projector service Web (PASS).

4. Firmware file : Download the firmware file from the projector service Web (PASS) to the PC.

1. Check the settings of the projector.

    

Serial terminal connection

1) The [INPUT SELECT] of sub menu [RS-232C] must be set according to the connection method.

2) Check the RS-232C settings (ID, Baudrate and Parity) and take a note.

         

LAN terminal connection

1) The [DIGITAL LINK MODE] of sub menu [NETWORK], please select to [AUTO] or [ETHERNET].

2) Check the network IP address of the projector and take a note.

3) Set the IP address of computer to approximate value of projector IP address.

[Note] • If you have changed the each menu settings, please return settings of the original (customers) after work.

2. Connect the projector and the PC by using a communication cable.

1. Switch the projector to "Normal-Standby" mode (STANDBY/ON indicator is lighting in red).
2. Start up service software (MainSubNet Update Tool.exe) with a computer and select Model no. then click the [OK] button.

Serial terminal connection

LAN terminal connection

Computer

Projector

Communication cable

D-Sub 9P

(male)

Computer

Projector

LAN cable

 (straight)

LAN cable

 (straight)

Hub