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MC-WU8460/MC-WX8265/MC-X8170
User's Manual (detailed)
Network Guide
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This manual is intended to explain only the network function. For proper use of this
product, please refer to this manual and the other manuals for this product.
WARNING
product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
Features
This projector has the network function that brings you the following main features.
Network Presentation : allows the projector to project computer images transmitted
through a network. (
Web Control : allows you to monitor and control the projector through a network from a
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computer. (
My Image : allows the projector to store up to four still images and project them. (
Messenger : allows the projector to display text sent from a computer through a network.
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Network Bridge : allows you to control an external device through the projector from a
computer. (
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NOTE
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes. They may differ
slightly from your projector.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
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  • Page 1: Lcd Projector

    LCD Projector MC-WU8460/MC-WX8265/MC-X8170 User's Manual (detailed) Network Guide Thank you for purchasing this product. This manual is intended to explain only the network function. For proper use of this product, please refer to this manual and the other manuals for this product. WARNING product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Caution ..................4 1. Connection to the network ............5 1.1 System requirements ................. 5 1.1.1 Required equipment preparation ..................5 1.1.2 Hardware and software requirement for computer ............5 1.2 Quick connection ..................6 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN -........7 1.3.1 Equipments connection ....................
  • Page 3 Contents 6. Network Bridge Function ............54 6.1 Connecting devices .................. 54 6.2 Communication setup ................55 6.3 Communication port ................. 55 6.4 Transmission method ................56 6.4.1 HALF-DUPLEX ......................56 6.4.2 FULL-DUPLEX ....................... 57 7. Other Functions ..............58 7.1 E-mail Alerts .....................

  • Page 4: Caution

    Caution Caution less adapter that is sold as an option is required. For precautions according to the standards and laws, refer to the documents that come with the adapter. [Restriction on plugging and unplugging the USB wireless adapter] the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the outlet. Do projector is receiving AC power.

  • Page 5: Connection To The Network

    1. Connection to the network 1. Connection to the network 1.1 System requirements 1.1.1 Required equipment preparation The following equipments are required to connect the projector to your computer through the network. The projector: 1 unit, Computer: minimum 1 set 1) For the wired connection *1 LAN cable (CAT-5 or greater): 1 piece 2) For the wireless connection *2...

  • Page 6: Quick Connection

    1. Connection to the network 1.1 System requirements (continued) NOTE • The network communication control is disabled while the projector is to NORMAL. ( SETUP menu in the Operating Guide) • You can get the latest version of the applications for the network functions of the projector and the latest information for this product from our website.

  • Page 7: Manual Network Connection Setting - Wired Lan

    1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - This section explains how to set it up manually. 1.3.1 Equipments connection Connect the projector and a computer with a LAN cable. Next, check the following computer settings. 1.3.2 Network settings This is the explanation of network connection settings for Windows 7 and Internet...
  • Page 8 1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 5) Right-click "Local Area Connection" to open the menu, and select "Properties". 6) Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click [Properties]. address, Subnet mask and Default gateway for the computer accordingly.
  • Page 9 1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) [About IP address] The Network address portion of the IP address setting on your computer must be the same as the setting on the projector. Also, the entire IP address on the computer must not overlap with that of the other devices on the same network, including the projector.

  • Page 10: Internet Option" Setting

    1. Connection to the network 1.3 Manual network connection setting - Wired LAN - (continued) 1.3.3 “Internet Option” setting 1) Click “Internet Options” in “Network and Sharing Center” window to open “Internet Properties” window. 2) Click “Connections” tab and then click [LAN settings] button to open “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings”.

  • Page 11: Manual Network Connection Setting - Wireless Lan

    1. Connection to the network 1.4 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - projector and computer to communicate in both the Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes. This section is intended to explain how to set up wireless LAN connection manually. 1.4.1 Preparation for wireless LAN connection Fig.

  • Page 12: Wireless Lan Connection Set Up

    1. Connection to the network 1.4 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - (continued) 1.4.2 Wireless LAN connection set up Using wireless LAN utility for Windows 7 standard. ® Wireless LAN initial settings for the projector is as follows. Connection Control : Ad-Hoc SSID...
  • Page 13 1. Connection to the network 1.4 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - (continued) address, Subnet mask and Default gateway for the computer accordingly. After setting is complete, click [OK] to close the window. [About IP address] The Network address portion of the IP address setting on your computer must be the same as the setting on the projector.
  • Page 14 1. Connection to the network 1.4 Manual network connection setting - Wireless LAN - (continued) 5) Right-click "Wireless Network Connection" to open the menu, and select "Connect / Disconnect". 6) From the connectable wireless networks, select the SSID of the projector (set to "wireless" by default), and click [Connect]. If you have enabled encryption, a window asking for input of the encryption key will be displayed.

  • Page 15: Network Presentation

    2. Network Presentation 2. Network Presentation The projector can display or play back the computer screen images and audio data that are transmitted through the network. This Network Presentation feature helps you to smoothly make your presentations and conduct conferences. Wireless LAN Wired LAN To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, "LiveViewer"...

  • Page 16: Web Control

    3. Web Control 3. Web Control You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a computer that is connected to the same network. NOTE • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is required. ® •...
  • Page 17 3. Web Control NOTE • Do not attempt to control the projector with the projector's menu or remote control, and via Web Control at the same time. It may cause some operational errors in the projector. 22) is set to Disable, •...

  • Page 18: Projector Web Control

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control 3.1.1 Logon To use the Projector Web Control function, you need to logon with your user name and password. name and password. Logon window User name Administrator Password <blank> Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK]. If you logon successfully, the screen below will be displayed.

  • Page 19: Network Information

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.2 Network Information Displays the projector’s current network Item Displays information common to both wireless and wired Common Information LAN. Projector Name Displays the projector name settings. Wireless Information Displays the current settings of wireless LAN. Mode Displays the mode of wireless LAN communication.

  • Page 20: Network Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.3 Network Settings Item Common Setup The length of the Projector Name can be up to 64 alphanumeric characters. Only alphabets, numbers and Projector Name following symbols can be used. !"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}~ and space. Particular projector name is pre-assigned by default.
  • Page 21 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Item Wireless Setup Mode Select "Ad-Hoc" or "Infrastructure". Enables DHCP. Disables DHCP. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Select from “1” to “11” a channel to use in the Ad-Hoc mode. NOTE •...
  • Page 22 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Item Wired Setup Enables DHCP. Disables DHCP. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Other Setup ® Set whether to or not to use Crestron e-Control If you choose Disable, the Logon window of Projector Web Crestron e-Control of the Web Control.

  • Page 23: Port Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.4 Port Settings settings. Item Network Control Port1 (Port:23) Port open Click the [Enable] check box to use port 23. Click the [Enable] check box when authentication is required Authentication for this port. Network Control Port2 (Port:9715) Port open...
  • Page 24 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Port Settings (continued) Item SNMP Port Port open Click the [Enable] check box to use SNMP. • The address allows not only IP address but also domain Trap address name if the valid DNS server is setup in the Network Settings.

  • Page 25: Mail Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.5 Mail Settings settings. Item Click the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Send Mail Alert Settings. • The address allows not only IP address but also domain SMTP Server Address name if the valid DNS server is setup in the Network Settings.

  • Page 26: Alert Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.6 Alert Settings Item Cover Error Fan Error The cooling fan is not operating. The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior Lamp Error portion has become heated. Temp Error There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated.
  • Page 27 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Alert Settings (continued) The Alert Items are shown below. Item Alarm Time (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) SNMP Trap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts. Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts.

  • Page 28: Schedule Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.7 Schedule Settings Item Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday QM00153-1...
  • Page 29 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Schedule Settings (continued) The schedule settings are shown below. Item Schedule Click the [Enable] check box to enable the schedule. selected. Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. The current event settings are displayed on the schedule list. To add additional functions and events, set the following items.
  • Page 30 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Schedule Settings (continued) NOTE • After the projector is moved, check the date and time set for the • The internal clock’s time may not remain accurate. Using SNTP is recommended to maintain accurate time. •...

  • Page 31: Date/Time Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.8 Date/Time Settings settings. Item format. Current Time hour:minute:second format. Click the [ON] check box to enable daylight savings time and set the following items. Start Month Week begins (First, 2, 3, 4, Last). (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat).
  • Page 32 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Date/Time Settings (continued) Item Time difference as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. Click the [ON] check box to retrieve Date and Time SNTP information from the SNTP server and set the following items. •...

  • Page 33: Security Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.9 Security Settings security settings. Item User Account User name The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Password The length of the text can be up to 255 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 34: Projector Control

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.10 Projector Control Operations of the projector can be performed with the items on the screen. The categories of the items are shown in the main menu. Most of the items have a submenu. Refer to the table below for details.
  • Page 35 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness setting. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast setting. GAMMA Selects the gamma setting. COLOR TEMP Selects the color temperature setting. COLOR Adjusts the color setting. TINT Adjusts the tint setting.
  • Page 36 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item INPUT (continued) COMPUTER IN - Selects the COMPUTER IN1 input signal type. COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN - Selects the COMPUTER IN2 input signal type. COMPUTER IN2 FRAME LOCK - Turns the FRAME LOCK-COMPUTER IN1 function on/off.
  • Page 37 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item Adjusts the volume setting. Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - COMPUTER IN1 input port. COMPUTER IN1 Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - COMPUTER IN2 input port. COMPUTER IN2 Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - LAN input port. Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - USB TYPE A input port.
  • Page 38 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item 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 - LAN Selects the Source Skip - LAN setting.
  • Page 39 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Item OPTION (continued) Turns the remote receiv. front function on/off. FRONT Turns the remote receiv. rear function on/off. REAR REMOTE FREQ. - Turns the remote control signal frequency nomal function on/ NORMAL off.

  • Page 40: Remote Control

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.11 Remote Control The functions on the bundled remote control are assigned to the Web Remote Control screen. Do not attempt to control the projector with the projector's remote control and via Web Remote Control at the same time.
  • Page 41 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Remote Control (continued) NOTE • The Web Remote Control does not support repeat function that performs an action while holding a button clicked down. • Since the repeat function is not available, click the button repeatedly as many times as you require.

  • Page 42: Projector Status

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.12 Projector Status Displays the settings and status of the projector. Item Error Status Displays the current error status. Lamp Time Displays the usage time for the current lamp. Filter Time Filter Status Power Status Displays the current power status.

  • Page 43: Crestron E-Control

    3. Web Control 3.2 Crestron e-Control ® The Main window as shown above is enabled User Password on the Tools window 48), a dialog prompting you to enter the password as shown on the right will be displayed, and no operation is enabled until you have entered the password.
  • Page 44 3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) NOTE 22) is set to • If Crestron e-Control in the Network Settings ( ® Disable, Crestron e-Control cannot be used to operate the projector. Enable ® Crestron e-Control and close the web browser. Next, restart the web browser, ®...

  • Page 45: Main Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.1 Main window You can operate the basic controls of the projector on this screen. NOTE • If the projector is in the standby mode, only the [Power] button can be operated. 1 Click a button and operate as follows.
  • Page 46 3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control - Main window (continued) Button Freeze Contrast Adjusts the contrast setting. Brightness Adjusts the brightness setting. Color Adjusts the color setting. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness setting. Magnify to magnify. Auto Performs the automatic adjustment. Blank 4 Click the button and operate in the same way as the bundled remote control.

  • Page 47: Tools Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.2 Tools window ® control system. Click the [Exit] button to return to the Main window. NOTE • If two-byte characters are used, the input text or numbers cannot be set correctly. •...
  • Page 48 3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control - Tools window (continued) 3 Projector (continued) Item Enables DHCP. IP Address Subnet Mask To apply the settings, click the [Send] button. 4 User Password starting e-Control , select the checkbox. ® Item You can specify a password up to 26 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 49: Info Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.3 Info window Displays the settings and status of the projector. Click the [Exit] button to return to the Main window. 1 Projector Information Item Projector Name Displays the projector name settings. Location Displays the location name of the projector.

  • Page 50: Help Desk Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.4 Help Desk window Sends/receives messages to/from the administrator for Crestron RoomView ® Express. Button Send Sends a message. Check the received message. QM00153-1...

  • Page 51: Emergency Alert

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.5 Emergency Alert When the administrator for Crestron RoomView Express sends out an alert ® message, it will be displayed on the screen. You can reply to the alert message via a chat format. Input a message in the box below the alert message, and click the [Send] button.

  • Page 52: My Image Function

    4. My Image Function 4. My Image Function The projector can display still images that are transferred via the network. Transfer image data Display image data (ex. MY IMAGE transmission requires an exclusive application for your computer. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from our website.

  • Page 53: Messenger Function

    5. Messenger Function 5. Messenger Function The projector can display text data transferred via the network on the screen and play back audio data inside the projector. The text data can be displayed on the screen in two ways that displays the text transferred from the computer on real time, and the other chooses and displays the text data from the ones once stored in the projector.

  • Page 54: Network Bridge Function

    6. Network Bridge Function mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface. to the projector via wireless or wired LAN is able to control an external device via RS-232C communication using the projector as a network terminal. TCP/IP data Protocol change Serial data RS-232C...

  • Page 55: Communication Setup

    6. Network Bridge Function 6.2 Communication setup the projector, use items in the COMMUNICATION menu. Open the menu of the projector and select the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. OPTION menu > > COMMUNICATION in the Operating Guide) (WIRELESS or WIRED depending on the type of connection you use) for the CONTROL port.

  • Page 56: Transmission Method

    6. Network Bridge Function 6.4 Transmission method The transmission method can be selected from the menus, only when the OPTION menu > > COMMUNICATION in the Operating Guide) HALF-DUPLEX FULL-DUPLEX 6.4.1 HALF-DUPLEX This method lets the projector make two way communication, but only one direction, either transmitting or receiving data, is allowed at a time.

  • Page 57: Full-Duplex

    6. Network Bridge Function 6.4 Transmission method (continued) NOTE • With using the HALF-DUPLEX method, the projector can send out 254 byte data as maximum at once. • If it is not required to monitor the response data from an external device and the RESPONSE LIMIT TIME is set to OFF, the projector can receive the data from the computer and send it out to an external device continuously.

  • Page 58: Other Functions

    7. Other Functions 7. Other Functions 7.1 E-mail Alerts addresses when the projector detects a certain condition that is requiring maintenance or detected an error. NOTE • The projector may be not able to send e-mail if the projector suddenly loses power.
  • Page 59 7. Other Functions 7.1 E-mail Alerts (continued) 5) Click the [Alert Settings] settings. 3.1.6 Alert Settings ( for further information. 7) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. Failure/Warning e-mails are formatted as follows: Subject line : <Mail title> <Projector name>...

  • Page 60: Projector Management Using Snmp

    7. Other Functions 7.2 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.

  • Page 61: Event Scheduling

    7. Other Functions 7.3 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, Input Source, My Image, Messenger, Slideshow. ( •...
  • Page 62 7. Other Functions 7.3 Event Scheduling(continued) Schedule Settings ( Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “ ” into the address bar of the web browser, and select Projector Web Control from the selection window. 2) Enter your user name and password, and then click the [OK].
  • Page 63 7. Other Functions 7.3 Event Scheduling(continued) Date/Time Settings ( 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 “ ” into the address bar of the web browser, and select Projector Web Control from the selection window.

  • Page 64: Command Control Via The Network

    7. Other Functions 7.4 Command Control via the Network commands. Communication Port The following two ports are assigned for the command control. TCP #23 (Network Control Port1 (Port: 23)) TCP #9715 (Network Control Port2 (Port: 9715)) NOTE Command Control Settings ( Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter “...
  • Page 65 7. Other Functions 7.4 Command Control via the Network (continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. 7) Click the [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click the [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See NOTE.

  • Page 66: Command Format

    7. Other Functions 7.4 Command Control via the Network (continued) Command Format Command formats differ among the different communication ports. You can use the RS-232C commands without any changes. The reply data format is the same as the RS-232C commands. ( RS-232C Communication in the Operating Guide - Technical) However, the following reply will be sent back in the event of authentication...
  • Page 67 7. Other Functions 7.4 Command Control via the Network (continued) 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> Connection Reply 0x06 1 byte <NAK reply>...
  • Page 68 7. Other Functions 7.4 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.

  • Page 69: Crestron Roomview

    7. Other Functions 7.5 Crestron RoomView ® ® Crestron RoomView is a multi-user resource management program provided by Crestron Electronics, Inc. It is an application for managing and controlling the projector and other AV devices collectively. For details of Crestron RoomView , refer to the Crestron website.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting 8. Troubleshooting Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number projector closer together. Weak radio signal • Radio waves won’t go – through concrete and metal (steel doors, etc.) If there is a wireless Cannot communicate due on your computer, check its –...

  • Page 71: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    9. Warranty and after-sales service 9. Warranty and after-sales service If a problem occurs with the equipment, please read 8. Troubleshooting ( dealer or service company, if you still have the problem. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. QM00153-1...

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