Network Board POA-MD13NET OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION and OPERATION of the Network Board This Network Board is an optional product to control and set up a projector via a network. Mount this product to the projector and connect a network cable. By accessing the connected projector using the web browser on your computer, the projector can be controlled and set up remotely. This product is only used for our projectors that have a terminal for the Network Board.
Preparation Compliances Federal Communication Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Preparation Expression/Abbreviation The following abbreviations may appear in this manual: ● Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows NT4.0 ➜ Windows ● Macintosh, Power Macintosh ➜ Macintosh ● Mac OS 8 or later ➜ Mac OS The word “projector” found in this manual means “projector provided with Network Board” unless otherwise noted. Use of this manual This manual does not provide the description of basic operation and functions for computer, web browser, projector and network.
Contents Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Flow of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Name and function of each part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 [1] Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents System Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Image Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Save a image adjustment value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Load a image mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Sound Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Screen Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation Features Web Management function With this function, you can monitor projector functions such as power status, lamp status, input mode, signal condition, lamp-use time, etc. through the network by using the web browser installed on your computer. Power ON ! E-Mail Alert function Projector (Network Board) sends messages to the registered e-mail addresses when a lamp abnormality or power failure occurs with the projector. In this message, it describes how to solve the cause of the problems.
Features Multi-control function A single computer can control and set up the multiple computers at the same time. 3rd floor Meeting Rooms 5th floor Theaters Automatic On/Off using Timer function Automatically turn on or off the projectors at specified date/day and time by using the clock function. Now it's 11:30 I am ready to turn ON, and select SLOT2 (DVI) Control port ready for external equipment via network ENGLISH This product provides a serial port (RS-232C) for controlling external equipment.
Preparation Operating Environment To perform the management and setting up the projector using this product, the environment described below is required. Operating System Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows 2000 / Windows Me / Windows NT / Windows XP Mac OS 8.0 or later Network Network must handle Ethernet correctly and accept TCP/IP protocol. Computer The computer must provide a 10Base-T or 100Base-TX network card. Web browser application* ● Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.
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Installation Flow of installation The following are instructions for attaching this product to the projector and connecting it to the network. Please review the entire procedure to become familiar with it. 1 Check package (p.11) Please check the contents of a package. This product contains a network board, an owner’s manual (this manual), a ferrite core and 2 screws. Also please check the name and function of each part. 2 Installation (p.12-14) 1. Mount this product to the projector. 2.
Name and function of each part Name and function of each part Serial port switch socket This is to switch the polarity of the serial port. (p.65) ACT indicator (Green) This turns on and off when sending or receiving data LINK indicator (Orange) LAN port Connecting the LAN cable. (p.13) ! ENGLISH This illuminates orange when the network board is connected to the network correctly. Serial port This is used when controlling the external equipment via the network. (p.
Installation [1] Mounting 1 Turn the Mains switch off. LAMP READY WARN ING TEMP. LA P REPLM ACE Mains Switch 2 Remove 2 screws on a board from any of the slots 1 to 4*, and then pull the board out from the projector. * The number of the slots may differ from the actual depending on type of the projector. 3 Put the Board into the board slot along the guide. Mount the board connector into the socket in the slot firmly. Guide 4 Secure the board with two screws (supplied).
Connection of LAN cable [2] Connection of LAN cable To connect to the network, it is required to use the UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) straight cable with RJ-45 plug. There are two different types of cables depending on whether the network is constructed with 10Base-T or 100Base-TX. Prepare the Hub (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) to distribute the network cable if required. 1 Turn the Mains switch off. 2 Wind the UTP straight cable once around the ferrite core (supplied) as the illustrated below.
Installation [3] Confirmation of network menu activity When installing this product to the projector, the network on-screen menu items for this product are activated automatically. If not activated, the product may not have been installed correctly. Please check chapter “Mounting” on page 12. Turn on the projector and display the menu on the screen.
Network configuration [4] Network configuration When you connect a projector to a network, the network number of projector must be the same as the network you intend to connect. You should configure projector’s network first. Make sure that the projector is connected to the network correctly. There are 2 ways to configure the network, by using the projector’s menu [A], or by using the computer [B]. Refer to the chart below and use the method you prefer.
Installation A Configure the network with the projector This example explains how to set the following configuration. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : 192.168.1.201 : 255.255.255.0 : 192.168.1.1 : 0.0.0.0 1 Selection of network menu [Network] ▲ ▲ Turn on the projector and display the menu on the screen. Select the Network icon from the Setting sub menu using the pointers, and then press the SELECT button on the remote control or on the projector. Confirm that its mode is set On.
Network configuration ▲ ▲ / on the ▲ To move the selection and change the values, use the pointers ▲/▼/ projector or on the remote control handset. The / keys are used to move the selection item. The ▲/ ▼ keys are used to change the number value. ▲ How to enter the numbers ▲ ▲ 3 Restart the Network board Select the SET with / keys and press the SELECT button again. The network configuration display disappears and the network board begins restarting*1. It takes about 60 seconds.
Installation B Configure the network with the computer This example explains how to set the following configuration. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : : : : 192.168.1.201 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 0.0.0.0 The default network configuration is set as follows. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : 192.168.0.2 : 255.255.255.0 : 0.0.0.0 : 0.0.0.0 Make sure that the projector is connected to the network and then turn the projector on.
Network configuration 2 Configure the network of the projector by using the web browser. 1. Enter the IP address of the projector as the URL. The login page will be displayed and login. For further information, please see chapter “2: Basic Setting and Operation” on page 25. 2. Configure the network through the setting page on the browser. For further information, please see chapter “Network Configuration” on page 31. Completing of installation ENGLISH Now the installation is completed.
Installation Configure the network of computer When you use the projector through the network, the IP address of the projector must be the same IP network number of the existing network. Also it is required to use the same IP network number of the computer to set up the projector. In the network included with the gateway (router), it must be used with the IP network number specified by the gateway (router).
Configure the network of computer Windows 2000/NT4.0 This example explains how to set the following network address. IP Address : 192.168.0.5 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address : 192.168.100.1 1 Select the Network and Dial-up Connections menu from [Start] - [Settings] menu. the Local Area Connection icon with right button of the mouse and then select the Properties menu from the popup menu. The right window will appear on the screen.
Installation Windows XP This example explains how to set the following network address. IP Address : 192.168.0.5 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address : 192.168.100.1 1 Select 2 3 4 5 the Control Panel menu from the [Start] menu. Click the Network and Internet Connection and then click the Network on the control panel. Click the Local Area Connection icon with right button of the mouse and then select the Property menu. The right window will appear on the screen.
Configure the network of computer Macintosh This example explains how to set the following network address. IP Address : 192.168.0.5 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address : 192.168.100.1 1 Select 2 3 4 TCP/IP* 1 menu from the [Apple] - [Control Panel] menu. Select Ethernet from the “Connect via” pull-down menu and Manually from the “Configure” pull-down menu of the TCP/IP Control Panel. Enter the IP Address*2 and Subnet Mask. Enter the Router Address.
Installation Notice about system construction For installation of multiple projectors into the same network with Network Board. Do not install multiple projectors with Network Boards that have their default network settings to the same network. The use of the Network Boards which have the default IP address set to the same network settings will cause IP addresses to collide and create a malfunction. When you install multiple projectors into the same network, configure the network with the following steps.
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Basic Setting and Operation This chapter describes basic operations and settings for controlling the projector via a network using this product. It is required that computer and projector are connected to the network and the network address be properly configured. Login the setting page of the projector 1 Enter the IP address Launch the web browser installed in your computer, enter the IP address into the “Address” on the browser and the press the “Enter” key.
Login the setting page of the projector 3 Display of main setting page The following main setting page will be displayed according to your display mode selection. Perform the various kinds of setting through this page. Click on the linked text to display the control and setting pages. z Main setting page in the Graphic Mode display Control sub menu For selection of sub menu to control and set the projector. Main menu For selection of control and setting items of the projector.
Basic Setting and Operation x Main setting page in the Text Mode display Main menu For selection of control and setting items of the projector. Displays sub menu and status of selected items when clicking the linked text. Returns to the display mode selection page. Setting page number browses pages by clicking the linked number. Setting page Displays the control and setting items according to the selected menu.
Initial Settings Initial Settings After installing this product to the projector, perform the following basic initial setting. Click on the Initial linked text on the main menu to display the initial setting page. The Languages, Date/Time and Password can be set in this page. The model name of the projector on which this product is mounted is displayed on the page. 1 Language Setting Projector’s model name is indicated. This setting is to select the display language of the web page.
Basic Setting and Operation 2 Password Setting This page is to set the password to restrict the access from an unauthorized person through the network. Enter the password onto the text box and press the Set button. The Network Board begins restarting and it takes about 40 seconds. Close (Quit) the web browser and access to the login page again in 40 seconds. This is to perform the login authentication firmly. The default password [0000] means no password.
Network Configuration Network Configuration Click on the Network Setting linked text on the main menu. The following setting page is displayed. This page is to set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default gateway, DNS (Domain Name Server) and projector name. 1 Configure the network The IP address and Subnet Mask have been configured already in chapter “Installation”. If you want to change them or configure default gateway*1 or DNS*2, perform them in this page.
Basic Setting and Operation E-mail Setting This product has an E-mail function which can send an alert message to users or an administrator if it detects an abnormality on the projector or run out of the life span of the lamp. Click on the E-Mail Setting linked text on the main menu and follow the below steps. 1 SMTP Server*1 Type the E-mail address of SMTP server and administrator and press the Set button. The administrator address is set to "Reply-To" address sent from the projector.
E-Main Setting 3 Condition selection for sending alert message Click on the Option linked text. Check the condition items under which alert messages will be sent and press the Set button. *1 The SMTP server is a server for sending E-mail. Please contact your network administrator to have this SMTP server address. ✐ To use the E-mail function, it must be set the DNS address on the Network Setting page correctly.
Basic Setting and Operation Examples: Type and contents of alert mail When the projector has an abnormality, the following alert messages are sent to the registered E-mail address according to your selected condition. Administrator or user can take an efficient action quickly by receiving this massage. This is very useful to maintain and service the projector. The following are examples of received messages.
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Controlling the Projector Power on/off the projector Click on the Power & Status linked text on the main menu. The control page will be displayed. By Pressing the On or Standby button on the page, the power of the projector can be controlled. When you press the Standby button, another confirmation popup window*1 will appear, and then press the OK button if it is set to standby. [Note] *1 This popup window is realized by using the JavaScript function of web browser.
Check the status of projector Check the status of projector In the “Power & Status” page, you can control the projector power, and also you can check the status of the projector as follows. To change the page, click on the page number linked text. Items Description Yellow ................Normal Red ................Lamp replacement required Gray ................Off Gray with X ................Abnormality of the lamp Accumulated Lamp-use Time ..............
Controlling the Projector Control the projector The control menus are displayed on the upper side of the page. When you click each control icon, the control page is displayed according to the control menu you selected. The setting method differs depending on the contents of the page. Click on the page number linked texts to change pages and select desired setting items. ✐ Please see the owner's manual of the projector to have the further information of each control item.
Control the Projector PC Adjustment This function is to adjust the signal from the computer connected to the projector to obtain the proper picture image on the screen. Click on the page number linked texts to change the setting pages. Item Description Current Mode ........Displays current mode of the computer. Auto PC Adj. ......Performs automatic adjustment. Fine Sync...........Performs Fine Sync adjustment. Total Dots ..........Adjust the number of total dots in the horizontal period. Horizontal ....
Controlling the Projector Save a Set 1 Decide your desired PC adjustment values through the PC Adjustment pages “1”to “2”. 2 Display the page “3” and select a mode number with the pull-down menu button of the Save to. Type a memo into the Memo text area for simple description of your selected number. 3 Register by pressing the Set button. To restore the adjustments, press the Reset button. It is displayed with “Stored” or “Free” for the memo of Mode1 to Mode5.
Control the Projector System Adjustment This function is to select the color system of video signal or scanning system of component signal input to the projector. Select a system with the radio buttons to match the color system or scanning system of input source, and then press the Set button. The displayed systems are switched according to the input mode. Available selection when the VIDEO/S-VIDEO input Item Description Color System ....Selects a color system of the input video signal. AUTO ...........
Controlling the Projector Image Adjustment This function is to adjust the projected picture image and set the image mode. For selection of image mode, select a desired image mode with the Image Adjustment Mode pull-down menu button and then press the Set button. The setting items are switched automatically according to selected input mode, computer or video input. Item Description Image Adjustment. ..Selects image mode among the Standard, Real, Cinema, Image1 to Image4 with pulldown button menu .
Control the Projector Save a image adjustment value 1 Decide your desired image adjustment 2 value through the image adjustment pages “1” to “3”. Display the page “3” and select the desired image number with the pulldown menu of the Save Adjustment. 3 Register by pressing the Set button. To restore the adjustments, press the Reset button. The Image1 to Image4 are for the user preset modes to store the image adjustment.
Controlling the Projector Screen Adjustment This function is to adjust the screen mode of the projector. The setting items are switched automatically according to selected input mode, computer or video input. Item Description Aspect................Changes the screen mode. True* ................Switches the projected image mode. Digital Zoom* ....Adjusts the image zooming or compressing. * These items are only available in the computer input mode.
Control the Projector Setting This function is to set up the projector. Click on the page number “1” to “5” linked texts to change the setting pages. Item Description Language ..........Changes the on-screen menu language of the projector. Keystone............Corrects the keystone distortion of the projected image on the screen. It moves quickly if the “High Speed” is checked. Item Description Blue Back ..........Switches on or off the blue images on the screen when no input signal received.
Controlling the Projector Item Description Remote Control ......Sets one of 2 types remote control codes. Lamp Counter Reset ................Resets the lamp use-time. Reset when replaced lamp. P-TIMER ............Used to display the timer on the screen. The status is changed as OFF -> STOP -> ON when this button is pressed repeatedly. About Lamp Counter reset The confirmation window as the left will appear when the Reset button of the “Lamp Counter Reset” is pressed.
Control the Projector How to set the Timer This function is used to turn the projector off or on at a programmed day/date and time. Follow the below steps for setting. Select day Select date 1 Set a day or date Event To set the timer event at same time everyday, select “day” entry with radio button and then select desired day with the pulldown menu button.
Controlling the Projector Getting the current time The displayed time is the value set when the setting page was displayed. This time value is not updated automatically. To update the display time press the Refresh button. Notes on timer setting ✐ Up to 10 timer events can be registered. Timer events always operate according to the next valid event depending on the projector's power status.
Control the Projector Service This function sets parameters for service items of the projector. As these service items are used mainly for maintenance, please use the default setting unless a change is needed. Item Description Fan Control Speed ................Sets fun control speed with Maximum or Normal. Prohibition..........Sets the prohibition of the projector control by the remote control or the keys on the projector. Item Description Video System ....Displays the current video system mode.
Controlling the Projector Save Actual Adjustment This function is to save and load the control values of the projector. The storable control items are Input, PC, System, Image and Screen controls, and these control items differ from each selected input mode and functions of the projector you use. 1 Adjust and set the controls Set the controls properly according to the selected source. (see pages 38-44 for further adjustment) 2 Select the Save page Click on the Save icon from the control menu.
Control the Projector Check the Save items ENGLISH Browse pages by clicking on the page numbers and check each setting status. The pages for the save items are constructed by 7 pages. The contents of the pages may differ from the actual depending on the selected input mode and the function of the projector.
Controlling the Projector Load a control set Select your desired set number with the pull-down menu button of the Load Setting No. and then press the Set button. The setting values of the selected set number are applied to the current settings. Example of setting ✐ If the contents of the saved set are not match for the slot equipped on the projector, the invalid alert message may be displayed. For example, the message “Invalid setting for SLOT1” will be displayed in the following case.
Control the projector’s menu Control the projector's menu Click on the Menu linked text on the main menu. The following menu control page is displayed. This page is to control the on-screen display menu of the projector. Item Description ENGLISH Display Menu ....To switch the on-screen display menu on or off by pressing the ON or OFF button. The same operation with the MENU button on the projector and remote control handset. Cursor ................
Make a memo Make a memo Select the Memo setting page by clicking on the Memo linked text on the main menu. The following setting page is displayed. It is convenient to use as a memo for the simple description where the projector is placed in. This note will be displayed on the login page. The saved memo is displayed on the login page.
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Multi-Control This function enables control of multiple projectors equipped with the Network Boards that are connected to the network at the same time. Click on the Multi Control linked text on the main menu to display the control page. Note: To control the multiple projectors, each projector must has the same password.
Control the Multi-Projectors Register IP address and projector name Click on the Registration of Projector linked text to display the registration page. Type the IP address and projector name* 1 if required and the press the Register button. IP address Check IP address and projector name To check the registered information, click on the Check & Change linked text. The registered information of the projector is listed as the right. * The word “None” is displayed if the projector name is not registered.
Controlling the Multi-Projectors Exclude/Add/Delete a projector To change the mode of the registered projectors, Select a mode with the pull-down menu button under the IP address of the target projector and then press the Set button.
Control the Multi-Projectors Control Display the control page by clicking on the Control linked text on the multi-control page. The setting pages are constructed from 1 to 6 page and each items are indicated on the next page. Load and apply the setting value ENGLISH The control sets saved for each projector (p. 50) can be used while the multi-controlled projectors function is being used. Select a setting number from the item Load Setting No. with the pull-down menu button and then press the Set button.
Controlling the Multi-Projectors Control multi-projectors at the same time The valid controls are shown below. Please refer to chapter “Control the Projector” on page 33 for further control and description. When the control button or setting button is pressed, the registered projectors for the multi-control are controlled at the same time. * These control items differ from each selected input mode and functions of the projector you use.
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Use of Serial Port This product provides with a serial control port (RS-232C) to control the external equipment which has an RC-232C port. This function allows external equipment to be controlled by the computer through the network and the projector can be controlled by the external serial controller. Before connecting the external equipment, perform the setting “Serial port setting” described below. Serial Port setting This is to set up the serial port on the network board.
Use of Serial Port Setting to control the equipment connected to the serial port from the computer Serial Control Port Other Settings :Selects “External” :Sets according to the computer specified port no. Do not use port no. 10000*2. :Sets according to the communication condition of the equipment Setting to control the projector from the serial controller connected to the serial pot Serial Control Port Other Settings :Selects “Projector” :Not specified. Do not use port no. 10000*2.
Use of Serial Port Control Examples Example 1 Controlling AV equipment through network DVD Player RS-232C serial cable Example 2 Controlling a projector which is not on the network function through network.
Control Examples Example 3 Controlling the projector with the serial controller through the serial port (RS-232C). Serial Controller RS-232C serial cable When connecting the peripheral equipment to this network board, you should notice the type of serial cables. At the factory shipping, the polarity of serial port on the network board is set to the reverse (cross) type. When connecting the peripheral equipment, please use an optimum serial cable according to the polarity of the port on the equipment.
Use of Serial Port Use of Telnet You can control the equipment connected to the serial port on the network board and control projector itself by using the telnet application*1 installed on your computer. The following is a control example of external equipment. The telnet application is required to use commands*2 which control the external equipment. Preparation 1 Turn the projector off with the mains switch and connect an external equipment to the serial port with an RS-232C serial cable.
Use of telnet 3 The following window will appear. Type as follows and then press the Connect button. Host name : 192.168.0.2 (type projector IP address) Port : telnet or 23 Terminal type : vt100 4 When communication is established, the word “PASSWORD:” appears on the window. Type the login password* for the projector and then press the “Enter” key on the keyboard. If you do not register the login password, just press the “Enter” key. When the word “Hello” is replied, login has been successful.
Use of Serial Port Control the projector with Telnet This product allows you to control the projector by using the Telnet application. Normally, it is used to control the external equipment connected to the serial port and also control the projector itself by specifying the telnet port no.10000. Specify port no. 10000 as the right on the serial port setting page. This function does not depend on other setting items. In the setting of the computer, specify the port no.
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Appendix Examples of Connection Peer-To-Peer connection Connect the projector (PJ01) to the control computer (PC05) directly Computer Name: PC05 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : 192.168.0.5 : 255.255.255.0 : : Projector Name: PJ01 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : 192.168.0.2 : 255.255.255.0 : 0.0.0.0 : 0.0.0.0 * UTP cross cable Connect the projector (PJ01) to the control computer (PC05) via the hub. Hub Computer Name: PC05 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : 192.
Examples of connection The gateway (Router) installed in the network Connect the projector (PJ01) to the control computer (PC05) via the gateway. Theater Computer Name IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : PC205 : 192.168.200.5 : 255.255.255.0 : 192.168.200.1 : 192.201.1.5 Projector Name: PJ01 IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS : 192.168.200.15 : 255.255.255.0 : 192.168.200.1 : 192.201.1.5 Hub Network Group: 192.168.200.0 Gateway (Router) To another network IP Address : 192.168.200.
Appendix Web browser setting This product is designed enable the projector to be set up and controlled from an Internet web browser. Depending on the preference settings of the web browser, some control functions may not be available. Please make sure that the following functions are set up properly in the web browser. Active Script/JavaScript enable There are some control items used with the JavaScript function in the setting pages.
Appendix Setting examples: OS/Browsers Windows 95/98 Internet Explorer v.5.5 ActiveScript setting ENGLISH Select the Internet Options menu from the Tool menu on the web browser and then select Security tab and press the Customize Level… button. On the security setting window, scroll down and find the Scripting item, make sure that the “Enable” is selected in item Active Scripting.
Appendix Proxy setting Select the Internet Options menu from the Tool menu on the web browser and then select Connection tab and press the LAN Settings button. Properly set up your web browser's the proxy server settings according to the local area network environment to which the projector is connected.
Appendix Netscape Navigator v.4.7 JavaScript Setting ENGLISH Select the Preference menu from the Edit menu on the web browser and then select the item Advanced in the Category column. Make sure that the Enable JavaScript is checked.
Appendix Proxy setting Select the Preference menu from the Edit menu on the web browser and then select the item Advanced/Proxies in the Category column. Properly set up your web browser's the proxy server settings according to the local area network environment to which the projector is connected. - Using proxy server When you use an external internet connection from the local area network, select the item Manual proxy configuration and press the View button. The proxy setting window will appear.
Appendix Mac OS 8.6 Internet Explorer v.5.0 ActiveScript setting ENGLISH Select the Preference menu from the Edit menu on the web browser and then select Web Content under the Web Browser heading the preference settings window. Make sure that the Enable scripting is checked in the Active Content column.
Appendix Proxy setting Select the Preference menu from the Edit menu on the web browser and then select Proxies under the Network heading the preference settings window. Properly set up your web browser's the proxy server settings according to the local area network environment to which the projector is connected. - Using proxy server When you use an external Internet connection from the local area network, check the item Web Proxy and enter the proxy server address correctly.
Appendix Netscape Navigator v.4.7 JavaScript Setting ENGLISH Select the Preference menu from the Edit menu on the web browser and then select the item Advanced in the Category column. Make sure that Enable JavaScript is checked.
Appendix Proxy setting Select the Preference menu from the Edit menu on the web browser and then select Proxies under the Advanced heading in the Category column. Properly set up your web browser's the proxy server settings according to the local area network environment to which the projector is connected. - Using proxy server When you use an external Internet connection from the local area network, select item Manual proxy configuration and press the Configure button.
Specifications Product specification Type ......................................Network Board LAN interface ........................Applicant regulation IEEE802.3 (10Base-T) IEEE802.3u (100Base-TX) Data transfer speed 10Mbps/100Mbps data transfer mode Half duplex/Full Duplex Terminal 8-pin modular (RJ-45) Network protocol TCP/IP specification TCP/IP Serial interface RS-232C Baud rate 0.3/1.2/2.4/4.8/9.6/19.2/28.8/57.6/115.
Appendix Port Specification LAN port specification 8-pin modular connector (RJ-45) 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 pin No. Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TX+ TXRD+ (not used) (not used) RD(not used) (not used) Function Transfer data (+) Transfer data (-) Receive data (+) Receive data (-) Serial port specification D sub 9-pin connector (RS-232C) 5 4 9 82 3 8 2 7 * It is possible to switch the polarity of the serial port as shown in table below by switching the socket on the network board.
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Appendix FAQ Installation/Access Q Why doesn’t the setting page appear in my web browser? A Following causes are possible. Please check them. 1. The projector is not connected to the network. Check LED indicators status (p.11). - Check the connection of LAN cable if the LINK indicator does not illuminate orange. - Check the network configuration of the projector if ACT indicator does not illuminate green. 2. Function “Network” in the projector is not set to“ON”.
Appendix 3. Enter the projector’s IP address [192.168.0.2] at the “Address” column on the Web browser. [Note] Make sure that the proxy setting of your web browser is set to “Not use a proxy server”. See further information on page 72. 4. If the login page appears, this product is operating properly. The problems may be in the network configuration of the computer or in the network. Please try to set up the network by following chapter “Network configuration” on page 15.
Appendix Q How can I install several projectors equipped with the Network Board? A Install and configure network one by one to avoid the IP address collision each other. (p.24) To configure the IP address please see chapter “Network configuration” on page 15. Q How many projectors can I control with multi-control function? A It has been designed to control up to 100 sets but it depends on the network environment.
Appendix Operation Q Why can't I change the controls in the setting page with web browser? A Please make sure the projector is turned on. If it is in the standby mode, the setting is not effective to the projector. To control the projector with a web browser, the projector must be in the powered-on condition. Also, projectors registered for multi-control cannot have any controls changed if they are in standby mode. But timer and clock settings are always effective, even for projectors in standby mode.
Appendix Q Why am I not receiving E-mail alert messages? A Make sure that the registered E-mail address and SMTP server address are correct. If the SMTP server is located in your LAN (Local Area network), the address should be set to the SMTP server in your LAN. The SMTP server located outside of your LAN may not be available for security reason. For further information please contact your network administrator. (p.32) It may be required for the authentication depending on the SMTP server.
Appendix Q Can I update the firmware of the Network Board. It is possible to update the firmware through the network. It is required to have a special tool for the updating. For further information please consult your local dealer. The version number of the firmware is indicated on the lower part of the“Initial Setting” page.
Appendix Q What are the rules for IP address assignment? A If the network is constructed with TCP/IP protocol, a unique IP address is required for each piece of network equipment. The following are basic rules of the assignment. Rule1 Do not configure the same IP address to the network equipment in the same network group. Each piece of equipment must be assigned a unique IP address. If the IP address is set [192.168.x.x], the Subnet Mask should be set [255.255.255.0] for example.
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