Service Mode (Network Volume); Outline; Update Function - Sony VPL-FH31 Service Manual

1-6. Service Mode (Network Volume)

1-6-1. Outline

This unit is provided with a network terminal. Using a Web browser, it can check the state of a projector
and control and set the network blocks.
Additionally, this unit has Update and Event Trace functions through a network as a service-dedicated
function.
The Update function can update Main (scan converter), Sub (sub-microcomputer), and Ext (network
microcomputer) firmware.
The Event Trace function can view the event logs (a timer, lamp timer reset log, error log, and mail report
log) of a projector.
1. Connection of projector and PC
. Set using a CAT5 cross cable so that the network setting of the projector and PC is the same in a
subnet when connecting a projector and PC directly.
. Connect PC to the LAN so as to adjust the network setting of PC to LAN operating environment
when a projector is connected to LAN.
2. IP address confirmation
Turn on the power of a projector and display a menu screen. On the [Connection/Power] screen of a
menu, confirm the IP address of the projector.
3. Entering the service mode
To use a service-dedicated function, enter the service mode. To enter the service mode, enter the
following in the address bar of a Web browser (Internet Explorer 6/7/8):
http:// (IP address of projector) /service/
You are prompted to enter a user name and password. Enter them as follows:
User name: service
Password: (Lower-case model name) Example: vpl-fh31 or vpl-f401h
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When moving from the service mode to other pages and entering the service mode again, close a Web
browser once and start the Web browser again.

1-6-2. Update Function

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. The port number used for TCP of updating is 58525. When the port number is used in another applica-
tion, updating may not be executed satisfactorily. In this case, delete the application before updating.
. Updating may fail due to the blocked fire wall function. Invalidate the fire wall function before updat-
ing.
. Updating may fail when many hubs are connected between PC and a projector.
. Updating may fail when network traffics are congested. It is recommended to update when there are a
few network traffics.
. It is recommended to set DHCP manually rather than to acquire DHCP automatically.
. The address leased from DHCP is not released in the Update mode when DHCP is set automatically.
Avoid updating in the environment where DHCP has a short lease period.
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