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CP-X8170/CP-WX8265/CP-WU8460
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.
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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
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computer. (
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  • Page 1 Projector CP-X8170/CP-WX8265/CP-WU8460 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.

  • 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 To use the wireless network function of this projector, the designated USB wire- 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] Before you insert or pull out the USB wireless adapter from the projector, turn off the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the outlet.

  • 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. ■ Common The projector: 1 unit, Computer: minimum 1 set ■...

  • Page 6: Quick Connection

    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 the Hitachi website. (http://www.hitachi-america.us/projectors or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia. com).

  • 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. * Before connecting with an existing network, contact the network administrator. Next, check the following computer settings.
  • 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]. 7) Select "Use the following IP address" and configure the IP 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] ■ Setting manually 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 - Using the designated USB wireless adapter (option) on the projector enables the 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.

  • 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) 4) Select "Use the following IP address" and configure the IP 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

    To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, "LiveViewer" is required. It can be installed from the bundled application CD. You can also download the latest version and relevant information from the Hitachi website (http://www. hitachi-america.us/projectors or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com). For details of Network Presentation and instructions to install the "LiveViewer", refer to the manual for "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. Below are the factory default settings for user name and password. Logon window User name Administrator Password <blank>...

  • Page 19: Network Information

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.2 Network Information Displays the projector’s current network configuration settings. Description Item Displays information common to both wireless and wired Common Information LAN. Displays the projector name settings. Projector Name Displays the current settings of wireless LAN. Wireless Information 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 Displays and configures network settings. Description Item Configures the settings common to wireless and wired LAN. Common Setup Configures the name of the projector. The length of the Projector Name can be up to 64 alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 21 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Description Item Configures the wireless LAN settings. Wireless Setup Select "Ad-Hoc" or "Infrastructure". Mode IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. IP Address Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled.
  • Page 22 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Network Settings (continued) Description Item Configures the wired LAN settings. Wired Setup IP Configuration Configures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP. DHCP OFF Disables DHCP. Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. IP Address Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled.

  • Page 23: Port Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.4 Port Settings Displays and configures communication port settings. Description Item Network Control Port1 Configures command control port 1 (Port:23). (Port:23) Click the [Enable] check box to use port 23. Port open Click the [Enable] check box when authentication is required Authentication for this port.
  • Page 24 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Port Settings (continued) Description Item Configures the SNMP port. SNMP Port Click the [Enable] check box to use SNMP. Port open Configures the destination of the SNMP Trap in IP format. • The address allows not only IP address but also domain name if the valid DNS server is setup in the Network Trap address Settings.

  • Page 25: Mail Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.5 Mail Settings Displays and configures e-mail addressing settings. Description Item Click the [Enable] check box to use the e-mail function. Configure the conditions for sending e-mail under the Alert Send Mail Settings.

  • Page 26: Alert Settings

    3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control (continued) 3.1.6 Alert Settings Displays and configures failure & alert settings. Description Item The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. 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.
  • Page 27 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Alert Settings (continued) The Alert Items are shown below. Description Item Configures the time to alert. Alarm Time (Only Lamp Time Alarm and Filter Time Alarm.) Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP Trap alerts. SNMP Trap 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 Displays and configures schedule settings. Description Item Daily Configures the daily schedule. Configures the Sunday schedule. Sunday Configures the Monday schedule. Monday Configures the Tuesday schedule. Tuesday Configures the Wednesday schedule. Wednesday Configures the Thursday schedule.
  • Page 29 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Schedule Settings (continued) The schedule settings are shown below. Description Item Click the [Enable] check box to enable the schedule. Schedule Configures the month and date. Date (Month/Day) This item appears only when Specific date (No. 1-5) is selected.
  • 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 projector before configuring the schedules. • 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 Displays and configures the date and time settings. Description Item Current Date Configures the current date in year/month/day format. Configures the current time in hour:minute:second format. Current Time Click the [ON] check box to enable daylight savings time and Daylight Savings Time set the following items.
  • Page 32 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Date/Time Settings (continued) Description Item Configures the time difference. Set the same time difference 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 Displays and configures passwords and other security settings. Description Item Configures the user name and password. User Account Configures the user name. User name The length of the text can be up to 32 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) Description Item PICTURE BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness setting. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast setting. Selects the gamma setting. GAMMA Selects the color temperature setting. COLOR TEMP COLOR Adjusts the color setting. TINT Adjusts the tint setting.
  • Page 36 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Description 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) Description Item AUDIO VOLUME Adjusts the volume setting. AUDIO SOURCE - Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - COMPUTER IN1 input port. COMPUTER IN1 AUDIO SOURCE - Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - COMPUTER IN2 input port. COMPUTER IN2 AUDIO SOURCE - LAN Assigns the AUDIO SOURCE - LAN input port.
  • Page 38 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Description Item OPTION SOURCE SKIP - Selects the Source Skip - COMPUTER IN1 setting. COMPUTER IN1 SOURCE SKIP - Selects the Source Skip - COMPUTER IN2 setting. COMPUTER IN2 Selects the Source Skip - LAN setting.
  • Page 39 3. Web Control 3.1 Projector Web Control - Projector Control (continued) Description Item OPTION (continued) REMOTE RECEIV. - Turns the remote receiv. front function on/off. FRONT REMOTE RECEIV. - Turns the remote receiv. rear function on/off. REAR Turns the remote control signal frequency nomal function on/ REMOTE FREQ.

  • 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. Description Item Displays the current error status. Error Status Displays the usage time for the current lamp. Lamp Time Displays the usage time for the current filter. Filter Time Displays the current cleanliness level of the air filter.

  • Page 43: Crestron E-Control

    3. Web Control 3.2 Crestron e-Control ® The Main window as shown above is displayed at first. However, if you have 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) 3 Click a button and operate as follows. To show the hidden buttons, click the ◄ / ► icons at the left and right ends. Description Button Turns Freeze on/off. Freeze Contrast Adjusts the contrast setting.

  • Page 47: Tools Window

    3. Web Control ® 3.2 Crestron e-Control (continued) 3.2.2 Tools window Configures the settings between the projector and Crestron ® 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) Configures the network settings of the projector. Description Item DHCP Enables DHCP. Configures the IP address when DHCP is disabled. IP Address Configures the subnet mask when DHCP is disabled. Subnet Mask Default Gateway Configures the default gateway when DHCP is disabled.

  • 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 Description Item Displays the projector name settings. Projector Name 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. Description Button Sends a message. Send Check the received message.

  • 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

    MY IMAGE transmission requires an exclusive application for your computer. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from the Hitachi web site (http://www.hitachi-america.us/ projctors or http://www.hitachidigitalmedia.com). For information on the necessary settings and operations for the computer and projector, refer to the manual for the application.

  • Page 53: Messenger Function

    Messenger function requires an exclusive application for your computer. To edit, transfer and display the text data, use the application. You can download it from the Hitachi web site (http://www.hitachi-america.us/projectors or http:// www.hitachidigitalmedia.com). For information on the necessary settings and operations for the computer and projector, refer to the manual for the application.

  • Page 54: Network Bridge Function

    6. Network Bridge Function 6. Network Bridge Function This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface. By making use of the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected 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.

  • Page 55: Communication Setup

    6. Network Bridge Function 6.2 Communication setup To configure the setup of the communication using NETWORK BRIDGE for the projector, use items in the COMMUNICATION menu. Open the menu of the projector and select the OPTION - SERVICE - COMMUNICATION menu. OPTION menu >...

  • Page 56: Transmission Method

    6. Network Bridge Function 6.4 Transmission method The transmission method can be selected from the menus, only when the NETWORK BRIDGE is selected for the COMMUNICATION TYPE. OPTION menu > SERVICE > 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 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. •...
  • Page 59 7. Other Functions 7.1 E-mail Alerts (continued) 5) Click the [Alert Settings] on the main menu to configure the E-mail Alerts settings. 6) Select and configure each alert item. Refer to item 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>...

  • 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 ( 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, and select Projector Web Control from the selection window.
  • 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 “http://192.168.1.10/” 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 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 (Network Control Port1 (Port: 23)) TCP #9715 (Network Control Port2 (Port: 9715)) NOTE •...
  • 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 7. Other Functions 7.4 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. ( 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) 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> Connection Reply 0x06...
  • 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. URL: http://www.crestron.com The following communication interfaces can be used to manage the entire facility.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting 8. Troubleshooting Reference Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Page Number • Bring the computer and projector closer together. • Radio waves won’t go Weak radio signal – through concrete and metal (steel doors, etc.) If there is a wireless configuration utility loaded 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 ( 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.

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