InFocus IN5542 User Manual
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IN5542/IN5542c/IN5544/IN5544c
User's Manual
Network Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
This projector has a network function that brings you the following features.
ü Web control
The projector can be controlled and monitored by web browser software on your
PC, which can help you to setup and maintain the projector.
ü MY IMAGE (Still Image Transfer) Display
The projector can display still images that are transferred via the network.
This manual is only explains the Network function.
For safety, operations or any other issues, refer to the User's Manual (concise and
detailed).
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  • Page 1 Projector IN5542/IN5542c/IN5544/IN5544c User's Manual Network Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. This projector has a network function that brings you the following features. ü Web control The projector can be controlled and monitored by web browser software on your PC, which can help you to setup and maintain the projector.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Content  Content ..................2 1. Main functions ................3 1.1 Configuring and controlling via a web browser ........... 3 1.2 MY IMAGE (Still image Transfer) Display ........... 3 2. Equipment connection and network setting ......4 2.1 Required equipment preparation ..............4 2.2 Manual network connection setting .............
  • Page 3: Main Functions

    1. Main functions 1. Main functions 1.1 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 to the network from the web browser and it offers the menus to configure the network settings, monitor the projector and so on.
  • Page 4: Equipment Connection And Network Setting

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.1 Required equipment preparation The following equipment is required to connect the projector to your PC through the network. PC : 1) equipped with the network feature 2) installed a web browser software (11) LAN cable : CAT-5 or greater NOTE •...
  • Page 5: Manual Network Connection Setting

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.2 Manual network connection setting 2.2.1 Equipment 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. 2.2.2 Network settings This is the explanation of network connection settings for Windows XP and...
  • Page 6 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.2 Manual network connection setting (continued) 5) Open the “Local Area Connection Properties” window you use for your network device. (Fig. 2.2.2.c) Fig. 2.2.2.c “Local Area Connection Properties” window 6) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties”...
  • Page 7 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.2 Manual network connection setting (continued) [About IP address] ■ Setting manually The Network address portion of the PC's IP address should match the projector’s address. And the entire IP address of the PC should be unique from all other equipment in the same network, including the projector.
  • Page 8: Internet Option" Setting

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.2 Manual network connection setting (continued) 2.2.3 “Internet Option” setting 1) Click “Internet Options” in the “Network and Internet Connections” window (Fig. 2.2.3.a) to open the “Internet Properties” window. (Fig.2.2.3.b) Click Fig. 2.2.3.a “Network and Internet Connections” window Click Fig.
  • Page 9: Check Connection

    2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.2 Manual network connection setting (continued) Fig. 2.2.3.c “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window 3) Uncheck all boxes in “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window. (Fig. 2.2.3.c) 2.2.4 Check connection Verify the PC and projector are connected properly. If they are not connected, check the cable connections and settings.
  • Page 10: Management With Web Browser Software

    3. Management with Web browser software 3. Management with Web browser software This projector is equipped with the following network functions by using web browser software. 3.1 Configuring 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.
  • Page 11: Configuring And Controlling The Projector Via A Web Browser

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring 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 •...
  • Page 12 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 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.
  • Page 13: Logon

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.1 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/”...
  • Page 14: Network Information

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.2 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.
  • Page 15: Network Settings

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.3 Network Settings Displays and configures network settings. Item Description IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. IP Address Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled.
  • Page 16: Port Settings

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.4 Port Settings Displays and configures communication port settings. Item Description Network Control Port1 Configures command control port 1 (Port:23). (Port:23) Port open Click the [Enable] check box to use port 23.
  • Page 17 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Item Description SNMP Port Configures the SNMP port. Port open Click the [Enable] check box to use SNMP. Configures the destination of the SNMP Trap in IP format. •...
  • Page 18: Mail Settings

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.5 Mail Settings Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings. Item Description Click the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Send mail Configure the conditions for sending e-mail under the Alert Settings.
  • Page 19: Alert Settings

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.6 Alert Settings Displays and configures failure & alert settings. Alert Item Description Cover Error The lamp cover has not been properly closed. Fan Error The cooling fan is not operating.
  • Page 20 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) The Alert Items are shown below. Setting Item Description Configures the time to alert. Alarm Time (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) SNMP Trap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts.
  • Page 21: Schedule Settings

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.7 Schedule Settings Displays and configures the schedule settings. Item Description Daily Configures the daily schedule. Sunday Configures the Sunday schedule. Monday Configures the Monday schedule. Tuesday Configures the Tuesday schedule.
  • Page 22 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) The schedule settings are shown below. Item Description Schedule Click the [Enable] check box to enable the schedule. Configures the month and date. Date (Month/Day) This item appears only when Specific date (No.
  • Page 23: Date/Time Settings

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.8 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.
  • Page 24 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Item Description Configures the time difference. Set the same time difference Time difference as the one set on your PC. If unsure, consult your IT manager.
  • Page 25: Security Settings

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.9 Security Settings Displays and configures passwords and other security settings. Item Description Administrator authority Configures the Administrator ID and password. Configures the Administrator ID. Administrator ID The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 26 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Item Description Configures the Authentication password for the command Network Control control. Authentication Configures the Authentication password. The length of the Password text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Re-enter Authentication Re-enter the above password for verification.
  • Page 27: Projector Control

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.10 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.
  • Page 28 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Item Description Picture (continue) Gamma Selects the gamma setting. Color Temp Selects the color temperature setting. Color Adjusts the color setting. Tint Adjusts the tint setting. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness setting.
  • Page 29 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Item Description Setup Auto Keystone Performs the automatic keystone distortion setting. Execute Keystone V Adjusts the vertical keystone distortion setting. Keystone H Adjusts the horizontal keystone distortion setting. Eco Mode Selects the eco mode.
  • Page 30 3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) Item Description Option Source Skip - Selects the Source Skip - COMPUTER IN1 setting. Computer in1 Source Skip - Selects the Source Skip - COMPUTER IN2 setting. Computer in2 Source Skip - BNC Selects the Source Skip - BNC setting.
  • Page 31: Projector Status

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.11 Projector Status Displays 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.
  • Page 32: Network Restart

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.1 Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser (continued) 3.1.12 Network Restart Restarts the projector’s network connection. Item Description Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to Restart activate new configuration settings. NOTE •...
  • Page 33: E-Mail Alerts

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.2 E-mail Alerts The projector can automatically send an alert message to the specified e-mail addresses when the projector detects an error or a defined maintenance condition. NOTE • Up to five e-mail addresses can be specified. •...
  • Page 34 3. Management with Web browser software 3.2 E-mail Alerts (continued) 8) Click the [Alert Settings] on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts settings. 9) Select and configure each alert item. Refer to the item 3.1.6 Alert Settings (19) for further information.
  • Page 35: Projector Management Using Snmp

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.3 Projector Management using SNMP The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) can manage projector failure and warning information from the computer on the network. The SNMP management software must be used on the computer to use this function. NOTE •...
  • Page 36: Event Scheduling

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.4 Event Scheduling The scheduling function can be used to setup scheduled events including powering the projector on and off. This enables the projector to be “self-managing." NOTE • You can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF, Input Source and Transferred Image Display.
  • Page 37 3. Management with Web browser software 3.4 Event Scheduling (continued) Schedule Settings (21) 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].
  • Page 38 3. Management with Web browser software 3.4 Event Scheduling (continued) Date/Time Settings (23) 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. Enter the Administrator ID and Password and click [Logon].
  • Page 39: My Image (Still Image Transfer) Display

    Fig. 3.5 Still Image Transfer MY IMAGE transmission requires a proprietary application for your PC. You can download it from the InFocus website (www.infocus.com/support). Refer to the application manual for instructions. To display the transferred image, select the MY IMAGE item in the NETWORK menu.
  • Page 40 3. Management with Web browser software 3.5 MY IMAGE (Still Image Transfer) Display (continued) Configure the following items from a web browser when MY IMAGE 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. 2) Enter the Administrator ID and password and click [Logon].
  • Page 41: Command Control Via The Network

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.6 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 NOTE •...
  • Page 42 3. Management with Web browser software 3.6 Command Control via the Network (continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. (25) 7) Click the [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click the [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See NOTE.
  • Page 43: Command Format

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.6 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.
  • Page 44 3. Management with Web browser software 3.6 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. <ACK reply>...
  • Page 45 3. Management with Web browser software 3.6 Command Control via the Network (continued) Automatic Connection Break The TCP connection will automatically disconnect after 30 seconds with no communication. 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.
  • Page 46: Controlling The External Device Via The Projector (Using The Network Bridge Function)

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.7 Controlling the external device via the projector (using the NETWORK BRIDGE function) This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface. Using the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected with this projector by Ethernet communication can control an external device that is connected with this projector by RS-232C communication as a network terminal.
  • Page 47 3. Management with Web browser software 3.7.2 Communication setup 1) Using the SERIAL OUT SETTING menu, select the proper baud rate and parity for the CONTROL OUT port, according to the specification of the RS- 232C port of the connected device. (Operating Guide - OPTION menu - SERVICE –...
  • Page 48 3. Management with Web browser software 3.7.4 Communication method The communication method can be selected from the menus, only when the NETWORK BRIDGE is selected for the COMMUNICATION TYPE. (Operating Guide - OPTION menu - SERVICE – COMMUNICATION – TRANSMISSION METHOD) HALF-DUPLEX ...
  • Page 49 3. Management with Web browser software [1][2][3][4][5] [1][2][3][4][5] Control cable LAN cable External device [6][7][8] [6][7][8] [9][0] Computer T (: bytes interval timeout) < t NOTE • Using the HALF-DUPLEX method, the projector can send out a maximum of 254 bytes at once. •...
  • Page 50: Batch-Controlling Multiple Projectors (Using The Daisy Chain Function)

    3. Management with Web browser software 3.8 Batch-controlling multiple projectors (using the DAISY CHAIN function) This model and similar models (ask your dealer for details) are equipped with the DAISY CHAIN function. Using the DAISY CHAIN function you can simultaneously control multiple projectors connected to a shared RS-232C bus, from a computer.
  • Page 51 3. Management with Web browser software 3.8.2 Communication setup 1) Set up the communication condition of the CONTROL IN port of the projector to be connected to the computer by RS-232C communication, according to the specifications of the computer’s RS-232C port. Using the SERIAL IN SETTING menu, select the proper baud rate and parity.
  • Page 52 3. Management with Web browser software 3.8.4 COMMUNICATION GROUP / COMMUNICATION ID When projectors are controlled in a DAISY CHAIN, set the COMMUNICATION GROUP and COMMUNICATION ID for each projector separately in order to control a projector individually or some of the projectors simultaneously. Use the COMMUNICATION GROUP menu and COMMUNICATION ID menu to set up them.

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