Projector 8953H User's Manual (detailed) Network Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. This projector has the network function that brings you the following main features. üL ive Mode This projector can project your PC images on screen through wireless or wired network, which can erase a signal cable from your desk. üQ uick connection to your network No expert knowledge is required any more. Various options for network setting give you a quick and simple connection to the network.
Content Content Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. Main functions . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 Live Mode (Project images from PC). . . 5 1.2 Quick connection to your network. . . 6 1.3 Configuring and controlling via a web browser. . . 7 1.4 PC-LESS Presentation (Display the images stored in SD memory card/USB memory.). . . 8 2. Equipment connection and network setting. . 10 2.1 Required equipment preparation. . . 10 2.2 Quick connection .
Caution Caution [Restriction in terms of inserts or pulls storage media and wireless network card] Do not pull out the wireless network card while the power is on. Do not touch the SD card while being accessed. The storage media can be pulled out only while not being accessed. Perform the REMOVE MEDIA procedure or turn the projector off before pulling out the media.
Caution 0560 ! The manufacturer (Gemtek) hereby declare that this equipment (the wireless network card), model SD-Link11g is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
1. Main functions 1. Main functions 1.1 Live Mode (Project images from PC) The MIU (Multi Information processing Unit) enables “Wireless presentation” by choosing Live Mode. The Live Mode gives you an ability to display the same image that is shown on the PC through the network by using an application program “Live Viewer 3” that is required to install into your PC. (Fig.1.1.a) The “Live Viewer 3” captures PC screen image and sends to the projector through wired LAN or wireless LAN connection.
1. Main functions 1.2 Quick connection to your network The “Live Viewer 3” brings you very quick and simple connection to your network. The “Live Viewer 3” prepares some options for you to match your requirement. 1) Quick connection by the Passcode The Passcode is a code that includes SSID and IP address and other information that are required for the network connection. The Passcode is given on screen by the projector, and then all you need to do is to input the code to the “Live Viewer 3” in your PC.
1. Main functions 1.3 Configuring and controlling via a web browser You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. Logon the network from the web browser and it offers the menus to configure the network settings, monitor the projector and so on. The Web Remote Control, one of the menus of web browser, allows you to control the projector like bundled remote control including operating the “Live Mode” and “PC-LESS Presentation”.
1. Main functions 1.4 P C-LESS Presentation (Display the images stored in SD memory card/USB memory.) The MIU enables “PC-LESS Presentation” by choosing PC-LESS function. (Fig. 1.4) The PC-LESS function enables to display images that are stored in a storage media like SD memory card or USB memory. The “PC-LESS Presentation” has 4 types of display modes. 1) Thumbnail Mode: Display thumbnails of stored images in the storage media.
1. Main functions 1.4 P C-LESS Presentation (Display the images stored in SD memory card/USB memory.) (continued) NOTE • There are several naming limitations for the folders and files. (1) Alphanumeric and Japanese characters are supported if the language setting is Japanese. (2) Alphanumeric and Latin-1 characters are supported if the language setting is NOT Japanese. • The files may not be able to access depending on the type of USB hard disk, USB memory and USB card reader.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.1 Required equipment preparation The following equipments are required to connect the projector to your PC through the network. ■ Common The projector: 1 unit, PC : 1 set *1 It is recommended to install the “Live Viewer 3” into the PC.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN If you don’t use the “Live Viewer 3”, you need to set up your network connection manually. This section explains how to set it up manually. 2.3.1 Equipments connection Connect the projector and PC with a LAN cable. * Before connecting with an existing network, contact the network administrator. Next, please check the PC setting as explained below. 2.3.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 5) Open “Local Area Connection Properties” window you use for network device. (Fig. 2.3.2.c) Fig. 2.3.2.c “Local Area Connection Properties” window 6) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. Fig. 2.3.2.d “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window 7) Set IP address, subnet mask and default gateway for PC.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) [About IP address] ■ Setting manually The Network address portion included in the IP address set into your PC should be common with projector’s one. And the entire IP address in the PC should not be overlapped with other equipments in the same network, including the projector. For example The projector’s initial settings are as follows. IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 2.3.3 “Internet Option” setting 1) Click “Internet Options” in “Network and Internet Connections” window (Fig. 2.3.3.a) to open “Internet Properties” window. (Fig.2.3.3.b) Click Fig. 2.3.3.a “Network and Internet Connections” window Click Fig. 2.3.3.b “Internet Properties” window 2) Click “Connections” tab and then click [LAN Settings] button to open “Local Area Network (LAN) settings”. (Fig.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) Fig. 2.3.3.c “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window 3) Uncheck all boxes in “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window. (Fig. 2.3.3.c) 2.3.4 Check connection Check PC and projector are connected properly here. If it is not connected, check cable connections and settings are properly or not. 1) Start browser in PC and specify following URL, then click “ ” button.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN The projector and PC can communicate in both of Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes, using the designated wireless network card (option) on the projector. This section is intended to explain how to set up wireless LAN connection manually. 2.4.1 Preparation for wireless LAN connection Fig. 2.4.1.a Without an access point communication (Ad-Hoc) Fig. 2.4.1.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN (continued) 2.4.2 Wireless LAN connection set up Using wireless LAN utility for Windows XP standard. Wireless LAN initial settings for the projector is as follows. Connection Control : Ad-Hoc SSID : wireless Channel : 1ch Encryption rating : None Communication speed : AUTO IP address : 192.168.1.10 * You can change these settings as you want via a web browser on your PC or the menu on the projector.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN (continued) 3) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open TCP/IP property. Set IP address and other settings as same as wired LAN connection set up. (&12) 4) Open “Wireless Networks” tab. (Fig. 2.4.2.c) Fig. 2.4.2.c “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window (2) 5) Add check mark for “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” in “Wireless Network Connection Properties” window.
2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting –Wireless LAN (continued) 7) S et each item as follows. Network name (SSID): wireless Data encryption: not enabled (Default setting is not enabled.) NOTE • If the default setting in the projector is used, set the data as above into your PC. If an access point is used or any encryption mode is used, it is required to set the data that is matched to your system.
3. Using the Live Mode 3. Using the Live Mode The section is intended to explain the process to use the projector in the Live Mode. The outline of the process is as follows. 1) Install “Live Viewer 3” (&23) 2) Quick Connection to the network (&26) The Quick Connection feature prepares some options to connect your network. You can select one that meets your requirement.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.1 Outline of the Live Mode The Live Mode can display PC’s image on screen in real time through either wired or wireless LAN. So, no signal cable connection is required. 3.1.1 Display mode In the Live Mode, there are two display modes, Single PC mode and Multi PC mode. 1) Single PC mode The projector displays images sent by one PC. 2) Multi PC mode The projector screen is divided to 4 zones.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.1 Outline of the Live Mode (continued) 3.1.2 Presenter mode In the Single PC mode, the projector can be occupied by one PC and can block an access from any other PC, if the Presenter mode is selected in the “Live Viewer 3”. While making your presentation, you don’t need to worry that the image on screen is unexpectedly switched to an image sent by another PC. The Presenter mode can be set on the Option menu in the “Live Viewer 3” main menu. (&58) 3.1.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.2 Install “Live Viewer 3” In order to use the Live Mode and Quick connection, you need to install the enclosed software, the “Live Viewer 3”, into all PCs that you want to connect to the projector through the network. 3.2.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.2 Install “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.2.2 Software Installation Procedure 1) Turn on the PC. 2) Shut down all applications. 3) Insert the accompanying CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive. NOTE • After sequence 3, the User Account Control (UAC) dialog will appear (if you are using Windows Vista). Please click [Allow] to continue installation. 4) After a moment, the Choose Setup Language dialog will appear as shown on the right.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.2 Install “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 8) Confirm the program folder name. If “Projector Tools” is okay, press [Next] to continue. If not, enter the desired folder name and then press [Next]. 9) The Hardware Installation dialog appears. Press Continue Anyway. NOTE • After sequence 8, the Windows Security dialog will appear if you are using Windows Vista. Please click the [Install this driver software anyway] and continue installation.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network The Live Mode prepares some options for the network connection. You can choose one that meets to your system. The explanation here is based on the case that Windows XP is installed in your PC. 3.3.1 Starting the “Live Viewer 3” Start the “Live Viewer 3” in your PC, taking one of the followings.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) 3.3.2 Selecting the network connection mode After starting the “Live Viewer 3”, the “Select the Network Connection” screen comes up. Select the network connection that you would like to use. There are 3 options in the menu. • Wireless LAN • Wired LAN • My Connection If you select either the wireless LAN or wired LAN, proceed to the Selecting either the wireless LAN or wired LAN (&below).
3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) n A network connection was not established. The screen is displayed in the case that the projector is not connected with a LAN cable to your PC when the wired LAN is selected. Be sure that the projector is connected with a LAN cable to your PC. Click [OK], then the screen is back to the previous one to select the network connection mode. nW indows firewall is enabled(On).
3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) Selecting the My Connection Select [My Connection] and click [Connect]. If you select the My Connection, the PC is connected to the projector through the network by using the profile data that is preassigned to My Connection. (&62) When you select the My Connection, the PC immediately starts the connection to the projector. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) n Are you sure you want to connect the selected projector? The message is appeared when the wireless adapter you selected is already used for another network connection. • To connect, click [Yes]. Proceed to the 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination. (&50) •N ot to connect, click [No] to return to the screen to select the network connection mode.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.3 Quick connection to the network (continued) 3.3.3 Connecting to the network There are some options to connect to the network. • Enter PassCode • Configure Manually • Select From List Select one of them to meet your requirement. Enter PassCode If you want to use the Passcode for network connection, select [Enter PassCode] and click [Next]. The Passcode is given by the projector on screen. And you simply input the Passcode to the “Live Viewer 3” to connect the network.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection The unique Passcode system brings you very quick and simple connection to the network. The Passcode is a code that expresses the network setting in the projector. If you input the code in the “Live Viewer 3” in your PC, the network setting in the projector and PC can be matched and the connection will be established immediately. The section is intended to explain how to use the Passcode. 3.4.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) Method 2 1) Turn on the projector, and make sure that the projector image is on screen. 2) Press the MENU button on the remote control or the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons on the projector to show the menu on screen. 3) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the Advanced Menu, and use the ► cursor button to enter the item. 4) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the MIU, and use the ► cursor button to enter the item.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) 3.4.2 Entering the Passcode If you select [Enter PassCode] at the item 3.3.3, the “Please enter the PassCode” screen is displayed. Please enter the Passcode divided 4-digit each in 3 boxes (total 12-digit). Example PASSCODE: 1234 - 5678 - 9ABC After entering the Passcode, click [Connect] to start the connection to the projector. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) n A network connection could not be established. Windows prevented network configuration changes. You may log in the Windows under User authority. Click [OK], then the “Live Viewer 3” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established. Click on the main and go back to the item 3.3.3 Connecting to the network. (&31) Consult to the network administrator. Log in the Windows under Administrator authority.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) n A Network Configuration Conflict exists. The message comes up when the network connection mode you set in the PC does not match with the mode of the projector. Please verify your network configuration setting on the projector and PC. Click [Exit], then the “Live Viewer 3” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established. Click on the main menu to go back to the item 3.3.3 Connecting to the network.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) 3.4.3 Configuring manually After you input the Passcode (34), you are required to input the network setting manually if you use any encryption code or your unique SSID or Subnet mask except Class A/B/C. (32) If you use the wired LAN, go to (40). Wireless LAN The required information depends on how you connect the projector and PC.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) The projector connected to an access point by a LAN cable 1) The setting on the access point. *1 Enter the following information. SSID : WirelessAccessPoint (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) 2) The setting on the projector. *3 Enter the following information. Subnet mask *4: 255.255.255.128 (example) 3) Click [Connect]. 4) The wireless connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) The projector connected to an access point by the wireless LAN 1) E nter the following information that is set in the projector. *1 SSID *2: wireless (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *3: ********** (example) Subnet mask *4: 2 55.255.255.128 (example) 2) Click [Connect]. 3) The wireless connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.4 Passcode connection (continued) Wired LAN 1) E nter the following information for the projector. Subnet mask *1: 2 55.255.255.128 (example) 2) Click [Connect]. 3) The network connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination. (50) *1 I n case the case you use the Subnet mask except Class A/B/C, the screen is appeared. Please set the Subnet mask.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration There are 3 options for the manual configuration. • Profile (below) • History (42) • Configure Network Settings Manually (43) 3.5.1 Profile connection Selecting a profile data connect the network with the projector. It is required to store the profile data in advance. (60) 1) Select [Profile]. 2) Choose a profile data listed in the window. 3) Click [Connect]. 4) The network connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) 3.5.2 History connection The “Live Viewer 3” can memory the network settings when connecting to the projector as a history record. After that, selecting a history record can quickly connect the network with the projector. 1) Select [History]. 2) Choose a history record listed in the window. 3) Click [Connect]. 4) The network connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) 3.5.3 Configuring manually All setting for the network connection between the projector and PC is input manually. Select [Configure Network Settings Manually]. The information to be input manually is different, depending on how you want to connect the projector and PC. Wireless LAN The required information depends on how you connect the projector and PC. • Direct connection between the projector and PC (AdHoc mode).
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) Direct connection between the projector and PC (AdHoc mode) 1) Enter the following information that is set in the projector. *1 SSID: wireless (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) Mode: AD-HOC 2) Click [Next]. 3) Enter the following information that is set in the projector. *1 IP address : 192.168.1.10 (example) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (example) 4) Click [Connect].
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) The projector connected to an access point by a LAN cable 1) The setting on the access point. *1 Enter the following information. SSID: WirelessAccessPoint (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) Mode: INFRASTRUCTURE 2) Click [Next]. 3) Enter the following information that is set in the projector. *3 IP address : 192.168.1.10 (example) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (example) 4) Click [Connect].
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) The projector connected to an access point by the wireless LAN 1) The setting on the access point. *1 Enter the following information. SSID: WirelessAccessPoint (example) Encryption: WEP64bit (example) Encryption key *2: ********** (example) Mode: INFRASTRUCTURE 2) Click [Next]. 3) Enter the following information that is set in the projector. *3 IP address : 192.168.1.10 (example) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 (example) 4) Click [Connect].
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) Wired LAN 1) Enter the following information for the projector. *1 IP address : 192.168.1.10 (example) Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 (example) 2) Click [Connect]. 3) The network connection will be established. Proceed to the item 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination. (50) *1 To find the network setting on the projector, refer to the NOTE. (40) [trouble shooting] n A network connection could not be established.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) n Automatic connection failed. The reason is that the IP address set in the projector is the global address. Following the instruction by the network administrator, set the IP address and Subnet mask in the “Live Viewer 3”. After input these address, click [Connect]. If you want to erase the information you input, click [Reset].
3. Using the Live Mode 3.5 Manual configuration (continued) n Are you sure you want to connect the selected projector? The message is appeared when the wireless adapter you selected is already used for another network connection. • To connect, click [Yes]. Proceed to the 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination. (50) •N ot to connect, click [No] then the “Live Viewer 3” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established. Click on the main menu to go back to the item 3.3.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination 3.6.1 Connection and transmission When the network connection is established, the “Connection to Projector successful” screen is displayed. Make sure that the right projector that you want to send your image to is selected, by checking the projector name and IP address shown in the screen. • To send images to the projector, click [Yes]. The transmission will be started.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination (continued) nA Slideshow is currently running on the projector that you are trying to display to. The projector you want to send your images to is in the Slide show mode in the PC-LESS Presentation. • Click [Yes], then the projector is switched from the Slide show mode to the Live Mode. • Click [No], then the projector is remained in the Slide show mode, and the “Live Viewer 3” main menu is displayed in stand-by mode on your PC.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination (continued) 3.6.2 Connection error When the connection to the projector could not be established, an error message, “Network Connection not established”, will come up. Click [OK] then the “Live Viewer 3” main menu is displayed even though the network is not established. Click on the main menu to go back to the item 3.3.3 Connecting to the network. (&31) NOTE • If you selected the My Connection, the “Live Viewer 3” is closed.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.6 Confirm the connection to your destination (continued) 3.6.3 Setting the Live Mode This section is intended to explain how to switch to the Live Mode in the MIU on the projector, by using the remote control or a web browser software. From Web Remote Control on a web browser 1) Click [LIVE MODE] button. (Refer to the item 4.1.11 Remote Control (86)) From the OSD menu, by using the remote control or keypad on the projector.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” When you get the connection between your projector and PC, the “Live Viewer 3” main menu will be shown on the PC screen. On the main menu you can configure the settings and operate the functions to send your images to the projector in the Live Mode. 3.7.1 Main menu and Operating buttons 1) Menu Type There are 2 type of the main menu, Easy type and Advanced type, which can be switched on screen.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) eH old button The image on screen is temporally frozen. The last image before the button is clicked is remained on screen. You can revise the image data on your PC without showing it on the projector’s screen. rD isplay mode button (57) The button switches the Single PC mode and Multi PC mode. t Connect button The screen to select the connection mode is displayed. Go to the item 3.3.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.7.2 Displaying the status 1) Indicator The indicator shows the following status. Indicator Status Note Not connected The network connection to the projector is not established yet. Hold The network connection is established, but the image transmissions on hold. Connected The network connection is established and the images on the PC are being sent to the projector.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.7.3 Switching the display mode The “Live Viewer 3” has the Single PC mode and Multi PC mode. The modes can be switched on the main menu. 1) Click the button on the main menu. The buttons below are displayed. q w e r t 2) Select from q to t buttons, and click it. q Switching to the Single PC mode : Your image is displayed on full screen.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) 3.7.4 Option menu Clicking the Option button displays the option menu on screen. q e r w qO ptimize Performance The “Live Viewer 3” captures PC screen in JPEG data and sends the JPEG data to the projector. The “Live Viewer 3” has two options that have different compression rate of JPEG data. Transmission speed Speed takes priority over Image quality. It makes JPEG compression rate higher.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.7 Start the “Live Viewer 3” (continued) eP resenter Mode In the Single PC mode, the projector can be occupied by one PC and can block an access from any other PC, if the Presenter mode is selected in the “Live Viewer 3”. While making your presentation, you don’t need to worry that the image on screen is unexpectedly switched to an image sent by another PC. If you want to turn it on, put a check mark in the check box.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data 3.8.1 Outline of Profile data The network setting to connect the projector and PC can be stored as a profile data. Once the data is stored, all you need to do is to select the data to connect to the network. It is recommended when the same network connection is often used. 3.8.2 Making Profile data The profile data is made on the Manual Configuration screen. (41) Up to 10 profile data can be stored for each network adapter. 1) Select [Profile] and click [New].
3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data (continued) 3.8.3 Editing Profile data If necessary, the profile data can be edited on the Manual Configuration screen. (41) 1) Select [Profile], and select one of the data listed in the window. 2) Click [Edit]. 3) The “Edit profile” screen will come up. 4) Edit the information required to be revised. If you want to clear all information in the window, click [Clear]. 5) Click [OK], after the editing is completed. If you don’t want to store it, click [Cancel].
3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data (continued) 3.8.4 Registering My Connection One of the profile data, which is often used, can be registered as the My Connection profile data. Once the data is registered, all you need to do is to select the My Connection to connect to the network. (29) 1) Click [My Connection]. 2) The “Add My Connection” screen will come up. The currently selected profile data for the My Connection is shown with a check mark in the list.
3. Using the Live Mode 3.8 Profile data (continued) Also, you can register a profile data to My Connection, when the network connection is established. When it is established, the “Connection to Projector successful” screen is displayed. (50) If you wish to use the current connection setting for My Connection, check in the box for [Register this setting to My Connection]. And then, if it is okay to overwrite the present data for My Connection, click [OK].
4. Management with Web browser software 4. Management with Web browser software This projector is equipped with the following network functions by using a web browser software. Confi guring and controlling the projector via a web browser You can change the settings of or control the projector via a network by using a web browser from a PC that is connected to the same network.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 C onfiguring and controlling the projector via a web browser You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. NOTE • Internet Explorer 5.5 or later is required. • If JavaScript is disabled in your web browser configuration, you must enable JavaScript in order to use the projector web pages properly. See the Help files for your web browser for details on how to enable JavaScript.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) When configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser, an ID and password are required. There are two types of IDs, Administrator ID and User ID. The following chart describes the differences between Administrator and User IDs. Item Description Displays the projector’s current Network Information network configuration settings.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.1 Logon Refer to the following for configuring or controlling the projector via a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser and press “Enter” key or click “ ” button. The screen in Fig. 4.1.1a will be displayed. 2) Enter your ID and password and click [Logon]. Fig. 4.1.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.2 Network Information All screen drawings in this manual are shown when you logon with the Administrator ID. Any functions that are available only for the Administrator will not be shown when you logon with the User ID. Refer to the table. (66, 67) Displays the projector’s current network configuration settings. Item Description Projector Name Displays the projector name settings.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.3 Network Settings Displays and configures network settings. Item Description Network Mode Select Network mode “Wired” or “Wireless”. IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. IP Address Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. Subnet Mask Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Wireless Mode Description Select “AD-HOC” or “Infrastructure”. Select using channel between “1” and “11”. CH (Communication channel) NOTE • Depending on the country where you are the channels may vary. In addition, depending on the country or region where you are may be required to use a wireless network card that confirm to the standards in the respective country or region.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.4 Port Settings Displays and configures communication port settings. Item Network Control Port1 (Port:23) Description Configures command control port 1 (Port:23). Port open Click [Enable] check box to use port 23. Authentication Click [Enable] check box when authentication is required for this port. Network Control Port2 (Port:9715) Configures command control port 2 (Port:9715).
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.5 Mail Settings Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings. Item Description Send mail Click [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Configure the conditions for sending e-mail under the Alert Settings. SMTP Server IP Address Configures the address of the mail server in IP format.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.6 Alert Settings Displays and configures failure & alert settings. Alert Item Description Cover Error The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. Fan Error The cooling fan is not operating. Lamp Error The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Temp Error There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The Alert Items are shown below. Setting Item Description Alarm Time Configures the time to alert. (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) SNMP Trap Click [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts. Send Mail Click [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts. (Except Cold Start and Authentication Failure.) Mail Subject Configures the subject line of the e-mail to be sent.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.7 Schedule Settings Displays and configures schedule settings. Item Description Daily Configures the daily schedule. Sunday Configures the Sunday schedule. Monday Configures the Monday schedule. Tuesday Configures the Tuesday schedule. Wednesday Configures the Wednesday schedule. Thursday Configures the Thursday schedule. Friday Configures the Friday schedule.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The schedule settings are shown below. Item Description Schedule Click [Enable] check box to enable the schedule. Date (Month/Day) Configures the month and date. This item appears only when Specific date (No. 1-5) is selected. Click [Apply] button to save the settings. The current event settings are displayed on the schedule list.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.8 Date/Time Settings Displays and configures the date and time settings. Item Description Current Date Configures the current date in year/month/day format. Current Time Configures the current time in hour:minute:second format. Daylight Savings Time Click [ON] check box to enable daylight savings time and set the following items.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Description Time difference Configures the time difference. Set the same time difference as the one set on your PC. If unsure, consult your IT manager. SNTP Click the [ON] check box to retrieve Date and Time information from the SNTP server and set the following items. SNTP Server IP Address Configures the SNTP server address in IP format.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.9 Security Settings Displays and configures passwords and other security settings. Item Administrator authority Description Configures the Administrator ID and password. Administrator ID Configures the Administrator ID. The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Administrator Password Configures the Administrator password.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Network Control Description Configures the Authentication password for the command control. Authentication Password Configures the Authentication password. The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Re-enter Authentication Password Reenter the above password for verification. SNMP Community name FTP Configures the community name if SNMP is used.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.10 Projector Control The items shown in the table below can be performed using the Projector Control menu. Select an item using the up and down arrow keys on the PC. Most of the items have a submenu. Refer to the table below for details. NOTE • The setting value may not match with the actual value if the user changes the value manually.
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4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Audio Volume Treble Bass SRS WOW Speaker Audio-RGB1 Audio-RGB2 Audio-HDMI Audio-MIU Audio-Component Audio-S-Video Audio-Video Audio Out Standby HDMI Audio Screen Language Menu Position V Menu Position H Blank Startup MyScreen Lock Message Template Description Adjusts the volume setting. Adjust the Treble setting. Adjusts the Bass setting. Selects the SRS WOW setting.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) Item Option Auto Search Description Turns the automatic signal search function on/off. Turns the automatic keystone distortion correction function Auto Keystone on/off. Auto on Turns the auto on function on/off. Configures the timer to shut off the projector when no signal Auto off is detected. Assigns the functions for the MY BUTTON1 button on the My Button-1 included remote control.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The Service item in the Projector Control menu is shown only when you logon with the Administrator ID. The items shown in the table below can be performed using the Projector Control menu. Click [Quit Presenter Mode]. Item Description Service Quit Presenter Mode Quit compulsorily from the Presenter mode.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.11 Remote Control You can use your Web browser to control the projector. • Do not attempt to control the projector with the projector’s remote control and via your Web browser at the same time. It may cause some operational errors in the projector. The functions on the bundled remote control are assigned to the Web Remote Control screen.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) The functions on PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu are assigned to the Web Remote Control screen. Item Description LIVE MODE Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Live Mode”. THUMBNAIL Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Thumbnail mode”. SLIDE SHOW Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Slide Show mode”.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.12 Projector Status Displays and configures the current projector status. Item Description Error Status Displays the current error status Lamp Time Displays the usage time for the current lamp. Filter Time Displays the usage time for the current filter. Power Status Displays the current power status. Input Status Displays the current input signal source.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (Continued) 4.1.13 Network Restart Restarts the projector’s network connection. Item Restart Description Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to activate new configuration settings. NOTE • Restarting requires you to re-log on in order to further control or configure the projector via a web browser. Wait 10 seconds or more after clicking [Restart] button to log on again.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.2 E-mail Alerts The projector can automatically send an alert message to the specified e-mail addresses when the projector detects a certain condition that is requiring maintenance or detected an error. NOTE • Up to five e-mail addresses can be specified. • The projector may be not able to send e-mail if the projector suddenly loses power. Mail Settings (72) To use the projector’s e-mail alert function, please configure the following items through a web browser.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.2 E-mail Alerts (Continued) 8) Click [Alert Settings] on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts settings. 9) Select and configure each alert item. Refer to the item 4.1.6 Alert Setting (73) for further information. 10) Click [Apply] button to save the settings.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.3 Projector Management using SNMP The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) enables to manage the projector information, which is a failure or warning status, from the computer on the network. The SNMP management software will be required on the computer to use this function. NOTE • It is recommended that SNMP functions be carried out by a network administrator. • SNMP management software must be installed on the computer to monitor the projector via SNMP.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.4 Event Scheduling The scheduling function enables to setup scheduled events including power on / power off. It enables to be “self-management” projector. NOTE • You can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF, Input Source and Transferred Image Display. • The power on / off event has the lowest priority among the all events that are defined at the same time. • There are 3 types of Scheduling, 1) daily 2) weekly 3) specific date.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.4 Event Scheduling (Continued) Schedule Settings (75) Schedule settings can be configured from a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter the Administrator ID and password and click [Logon]. 3) Click [Schedule Settings] on the main menu and select the required schedule item.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.4 Event Scheduling (Continued) Date/Time Settings (77) The Date/Time setting can be adjusted via a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Enter the Administrator ID and Password and click [Logon]. 3) Click [Date/Time Settings] on the main menu and configure each item. Refer to the item 4.1.8 Data/Time Settings for further information.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.5 MY IMAGE (Still Image Transfer) Display The projector can display a still image in an SD memory card or USB memory that is transferred via the network. (Fig. 4.5) Transfer image file USB memory Or SD memory card Display image file ( 1 - 4 ) Fig. 4.5 Still Image Transfer MY IMAGE transmission requires an exclusive application for your PC. You can download it from the Hitachi web site (http://hitachi.us/digitalmedia or http://www. hitachidigitalmedia.com).
4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network You can configure and control the projector via the network using RS-232C commands. Communication Port The following two ports are assigned for the command control. TCP #23 TCP #9715 Command Control Settings (71) Configure the following items from a web browser when command control is used. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “http://192.168.1.10/” into the address bar of the web browser.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. (79) 7) Click [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See NOTE. 9) Click [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE • The Authentication Password will be the same for Network Control Port1 (Port: 23), Network Control Port2 (Port: 9715).
4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) Command Format Command formats differ among the different communication ports. ● TCP #23 You can use the RS-232C commands without any changes. The reply data format is the same as the RS-232C commands. However, the following reply will be sent back in the event of authentication failure when authentication is enabled.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) Reply Data format The connection ID (the data is same as the connection ID data on the sending data format) is attached to the RS-232C commands reply data.
4. Management with Web browser software 4.6 Command Control via the Network (Continued) Automatic Connection Break The TCP connection will be automatically disconnected after there is no communication for 30 seconds after being established. Authentication The projector does not accept commands without authentication success when authentication is enabled. The projector uses a challenge response type authentication with an MD5 (Message Digest 5) algorithm.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.1 Outline of the PC-LESS Presentation The PC-LESS Presentation reads image data from storage media inserted into SD CARD slot or AUX I/O port and displays the image on the following modes. The PC-LESS Presentation can be operated on the OSD menu in the projector screen or via a web browser software in your PC connected to the projector through the network. The feature allows you to make your presentation without your PC.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.1 Outline of the PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Directory Tree Mode [Supported storage media] • SD memory card • USB memory (USB memory type, USB hard disk and USB card reader type) NOTE • USB memory reader (adapter) that has more than 1 USB slot is not supported (if the adapter is acknowledged as multiple devices connected). • USB hub is not supported. • Security USB memory is not supported. • Some SD memory cards and USB memories may not work correctly.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode The Thumbnail mode displays the images stored in an SD or USB storage media in thumbnail screen. Maximum 12 images are displayed in a screen. If you wish, you can jump into the Full Screen Mode or Slide Show mode, after you select some images in the Thumbnail mode. Thumbnail menu Selected image Thumbnail images Fig. 5.2 Thumbnail Mode 5.2.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode (continued) 6) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the PC-LESS PRESENTATION, and push the ► cursor button. 7) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select the THUMBNAIL, and push the ► cursor button to perform it. The picture in Fig. 5.2 will be on screen. from a web browser software 1) Save JEPG or other supported files (&103) into root directory in a SD or USB storage media.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode (continued) 5.2.2 Operating by buttons or keys You can control the images in the thumbnail screen with the remote control or keypad or a web browser software. The following functions can be supported while the thumbnail is displayed. Button operation The remote control The keypad on the projector Web Remote in web browser software.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.2 Thumbnail mode (continued) 5.2.3 Operation on the Thumbnail menu At the right side of the Thumbnail screen, you can find the Thumbnail menu. 1) PC-LESS PRESENTATION MENU: Move the cursor to the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu, and push the ► cursor button on the remote control or projector, or [RIGHT] on the Web Remote Control. The PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu will be displayed.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.3 Full Screen Mode The Full Screen Mode (Fig. 5.3) shows a full display image. To make full screen display, press the ENTER button on remote control or the INPUT button on Keypad or click [ENTER] button in the Web Remote Control when the image file is selected on the Thumbnail Mode or Directory Tree View. Full screen display Fig. 5.3 Full Screen Mode The following functions can be supported in the Full screen mode.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.3 Full Screen Mode (continued) You can display the image file with your desired size. 1) Select the DISPLAY SIZE in PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu. 2) Press the ENTER button on the remote control or ► button on the Keypad or RIGHT button on the Web Remote Control. 3) Then DISPLAY SIZE menu appears. 4) Select your desired DISPLAY SIZE. • REAL : D isplays the image at original size. Displays the image at the center of screen if original size is smaller than the screen size.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.4 Slide Show Mode You can play the Slide show with the projector menu. Select the SLIDE SHOW on PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu and press the ENTER / ► button on the remote control or ► button on Keypad. Then Slide show will start. You can also play the Slide show by clicking [SLIDE SHOW] button in the Web Remote Control. The Slide Show Mode (Fig. 5.4) displays a full screen image and switches the images at intervals set in the Display time.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.4 Slide Show Mode (continued) You can play the Slide show at your desired configuration. Configure the SLIDE SHOW items in THUMBNAIL. 1) START # : Set the beginning number of the Slide show. 2) STOP # : Set the end number of the Slide show. 3) INTERVAL : Set the interval time of the Slide show. 4) MODE :S elect the Slide show mode. ONE TIME : Play the Slide show one time. ENDLESS : Play the Slide show endless. 5) PLAY :P lay the Slide show.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.5 Directory Tree View You can display the directory with the projector menu. Select the DIRECTORY on the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu. And press the ENTER / ► button on the remote control or ► button on Keypad. Then directory will be displayed. You can also display the directory by clicking [DIRECTORY] button in the Web Remote Control. The Directory Tree View (Fig. 5.5) displays all folders and files (includes unsupported format file) in the memory card as a tree view.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.5 Directory Tree View (continued) The following operations can be accessible while directory is displayed. Button operation The remote control The keypad on the projector Web Remote in web browser software. ▲/▼ ▲/▼ UP/DOWN Moves selected item upward or downward. ► ► RIGHT Opens the closed folder. ◄ ◄ LEFT Closes the folder. PAGE UP PAGE DOWN - PAGE UP PAGE DOWN Switches pages if the whole directory tree view cannot be displayed.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.5 Directory Tree View (continued) [File information display] In the Directory Tree View screen, the following information is shown as the File information.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.6 “PC-LESS Presentation” error message Error message is displayed at a specific condition while “PC-LESS Presentation” mode. It appears at the bottom and the gray area of screen. Fig. 5.6 “PC-LESS Presentation” error message “PC-LESS Presentation” error message list Error message Error content Display mode File is not found. Displayable file does not exist. The Full Screen Mode (from Thumbnail Mode) and Side Show Mode Illegal Playlist file.
5. PC-LESS Presentation 5.7 Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files or moving image files in the thumbnail or the slide show. The playlist file name is “imagelistdir.txt”. It is created in each folder when the PC-LESS Presentation is displayed. The timing of playlist creation is when PCLESS Presentation is displayed in the directory, which any playlist file does not exist. The playlist is created in the displayed directory.
6. Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting Problem Things to Check Reference Page Number Is the projector’s lamp on? *17 The projector’s input source Is the projector switched to isn’t switched to MIU. MIU? *18 Likely Cause The projector is not turned on. No image The projector that you want to connect to is nowhere to be found on the list of available projectors Live Mode Wireless / Wired The PC and/or projector’s network settings are not configured correctly.
6. Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Things to Check Reference Page Number Switching the priority to ‘Transmission Speed’ under the options menu may help to improve speed. 58 Switching the priority to ‘Transmission Speed’ under the options menu may help to improve speed. 58 LiveViewer 3 cannot send PC screen data while using Windows Vista Photo Gallery Slide Show. Please close Photo Gallery Slide Show before using LiveViewer 3.
6. Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Likely Cause Things to Check PC-LESS No information is shown after mass The mode setting is not storage device is renewed after the device is set on Thumbnail or set. Directory mode. Wireless The wireless network card isn't inserted into the projector or the memory Can’t communicate card is still inserted. There is closely another projector or other that has the same wireless setting.
7. Specifications 7. Specifications Item Specifications File format JPEG, PNG, Bitmap and MPEG4 Control software Dedicated PC application and Web browser Corresponding protocol TCP/IP, DHCP client and HTTP server Network Wireless LAN (IEEE802.
8. Warranty and after-sales service 8. Warranty and after-sales service If a problem occurs with the equipment, please read “6. Troubleshooting” (117) section first and review all suggested check points. After that, please contact your dealer or service company, if you still have the problem. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
